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Population Genetics Question Paper

Population Genetics 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (POPULATION HEALTH)
PPH 211 N: POPULATION GENETICS
DATE:Monday 2nd April 2012 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: Answer question One (1).
1.a)Explain the meaning of autosomal recessive disorder and give 2 examples.[4marks]

b)Write short notes on genetic drift [4marks]

c)State the importance of the human genome project.[4marks]

d)Write short notes on co-dominance inheritance.[4marks]

e)Distinguish between independent assortment and random segregation of
chromosomes. [4marks]

SECTION B: Answer question 1 and any other two (2) questions in this section

1.Discuss the applications of population genetics in improving human health.[15marks]

2.In reference to multi-allele inheritance, describe the human ABO blood group genotypes
and phenotypes.

[15marks]

3. Citing examples, describe the types of gene mutations. [15marks]

4.Describe the principles and applications of the Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium in
population genetics. [15marks]




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