Question detail
Which option best matches the approved learning objective for Inherited disorders (1)?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Reproduction
Question
- A. It means students should be able to explain that inherited disorders are caused by the inheritance of particular alleles.
- B. It means alleles is never assessed in Reproduction.
- C. It means learners only need to memorise the topic title for Inherited disorders.
- D. It means students should give the opposite of the approved learning objective.
Answer
The correct answer is It means students should be able to explain that inherited disorders are caused by the inheritance of particular alleles..
Explanation
The correct option is It means students should be able to explain that inherited disorders are caused by the inheritance of particular alleles. because it directly reflects the approved learning objective: Explain that inherited disorders are caused by the inheritance of particular alleles..
Common mistake
Allele‑Disease Link Misconception
Students often think any allele, whether dominant or recessive, automatically causes a disorder, ignoring that many alleles are normal variations and only specific pathogenic alleles lead to disease.
Clarify that inherited disorders arise from particular pathogenic alleles that disrupt normal function; explain that most alleles are benign and that a disorder occurs only when the allele’s effect is harmful to the organism.
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