Medical Genetics BMS 3215 Assessment I - University of Zambia College of Medicine & Health Sciences 2018 - 6th April-unza

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This is an Assessment I test paper for the Medical Genetics course BMS 3215, offered by the Department of Biomedical Sciences within the University of Zambia's College of Medicine & Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences. The assessment was conducted on 6th April 2018 for third-year BSc Biomedical Sciences students. The paper is structured in two sections: Section A contains three short-answer questions on chromosome functions, Mendel's principles, and chromosomal number and structure determination; Section B includes two long-essay questions requiring a detailed account of the biological and clinical relevance of gene mutations, and a description of autosomal and sex-linked inheritance disorders with examples. This document serves as essential tertiary-level revision material for university students in Zambia, providing insight into the examination format and core topics covered in a medical genetics curriculum. It aids in preparing for similar assessments by focusing on key genetic concepts and principles. You can use this past paper to test your knowledge and improve your exam technique.