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Single Gene Inheritance- Multiple-Choice Questions
- November 20, 2024
- Posted by: Namrata Chhabra
- Category: Genetiics Multiple-Choice questions USMLE Style questions USMLE styled question bank
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1. A 7-year-old boy presents with recurrent bacterial and fungal infections. He has a history of abscess formation in multiple organs. His mother is asymptomatic, but her brother had similar infections and died as a child. Genetic analysis reveals a mutation in the gene encoding NADPH oxidase. What is the most likely mode of inheritance?…
Author:Namrata Chhabra

With over 38 years of experience as a Medical Educator, Medical Biochemist, and Researcher, Dr. Namrata Chhabra has a proven track record of leading and contributing to clinical, academic, and research initiatives that advance medical science and education. She holds an M.B.B.S., an M.D. and Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry, and a Master's in Health Professions Education (MHPE). She is also a FAIMER Fellow, a prestigious recognition of her excellence in medical education and research.
Currently, she serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Chair of the Admissions Committee, and a Professor of Biochemistry at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUACOM). In this role, she oversees the academic quality, curriculum development, faculty development, accreditation processes of the college, and student recruitment. She also teaches and mentors medical students, conducts and supervises biomedical and educational research projects, and publishes and presents her findings in national and international journals and conferences. Additionally, she is the author of three comprehensive textbooks on Medical Biochemistry, which are widely used by medical students and professionals. She is passionate about improving the health outcomes of communities and individuals by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in medical education and research.