MCQ Science and Technology Class 9 Chapter 16 Maharashtra Board Heredity and Variation 1. What is a key feature of Down syndrome?Dark hairTall heightMental retardationLong lifespanQuestion 1 of 202. What chromosomal condition causes Turner syndrome?46+XY44+X46+XX44+XXYQuestion 2 of 203. What is a symptom of Turner syndrome?High fertilityTall statureSterilityNormal reproductive organsQuestion 3 of 204. Which disorder affects men with a 44+XXY condition?Turner syndromeKlinefelter syndromeDown syndromeSickle-cell anaemiaQuestion 4 of 205. What characterizes Klinefelter syndrome?High fertilitySexual sterilityMental retardationShort lifespanQuestion 5 of 206. What type of disorder results from a single gene mutation?Polygenic disorderChromosomal disorderMonogenic disorderMitochondrial disorderQuestion 6 of 207. Which disorder involves a lack of melanin production?Sickle-cell anaemiaCystic fibrosisAlbinismHaemophiliaQuestion 7 of 208. What causes sickle-cell anaemia?Extra chromosomeGene deletionExcess melaninGlutamic acid replaced by valine in haemoglobinQuestion 8 of 209. What is a symptom of sickle-cell anaemia?Increased oxygen capacityDark skinJoint painHigh haemoglobinQuestion 9 of 2010. How is sickle-cell anaemia primarily transmitted?Through foodBy reproductionThrough waterVia airQuestion 10 of 2011. Which test diagnoses sickle-cell anaemia under the National Health Mission?Blood cultureX-rayMRI scanSolubility testQuestion 11 of 2012. What is a recommended remedy for sickle-cell anaemia?AntibioticsDaily folic acidBlood transfusionDaily vitamin CQuestion 12 of 2013. Which disorder is inherited solely from the mother due to mitochondrial DNA?Down syndromeAlbinismLeber hereditary optic neuropathySickle-cell anaemiaQuestion 13 of 2014. Which disorder involves mutations in multiple genes?Mitochondrial disorderPolygenic disorderMonogenic disorderChromosomal disorderQuestion 14 of 2015. Which is an example of a polygenic disorder?HaemophiliaAlbinismSickle-cell anaemiaCleft palateQuestion 15 of 2016. What harmful substance in tobacco affects the nervous system?Sulphur dioxideAmmoniaNicotineCarbon monoxideQuestion 16 of 2017. What health issue can excessive tobacco consumption cause?ObesityLung cancerAsthmaDiabetesQuestion 17 of 2018. What causes uncontrolled cell division leading to cancer in tobacco users?Protein excessTobacco smoke chemicalsSugar compoundsVitaminsQuestion 18 of 2019. What physical effect does smoking have on arteries?ThinningSofteningArteriosclerosisExpansionQuestion 19 of 2020. What is a visual disorder associated with excessive tobacco chewing?GlaucomaNight blindnessCataractsColor blindnessQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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