FREE CGC Genetic Risk Assessment & Counseling Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step in genetic risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Collect detailed family history.

Answer

Collecting a comprehensive family history helps identify patterns of inherited conditions.

Question 2

Which pedigree symbol represents a female in genetic counseling?

Accepted Answer

Circle

Answer

In pedigrees, circles are used to represent females.

Question 3

What is the term for a person who carries a gene for a genetic disorder but shows no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Carrier

Answer

A carrier has one copy of a mutated gene but does not exhibit the disorder themselves.

Question 4

Which of the following increases the accuracy of a genetic risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Three-generation pedigree with diagnosis details

Answer

Accurate risk assessments depend on three-generation family histories with health details.

Question 5

What does autosomal dominant inheritance imply?

Accepted Answer

One copy of a mutated gene can cause the condition.

Answer

A single copy of the mutated gene from either parent can cause the disorder.

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