Using RFLP Geneticists Were Able to Map the Gene for Huntington

question 25

Short Answer

Using RFLP geneticists were able to map the gene for Huntington disease to a region near the end of human chromosome ________.

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Definitions:

Hypochondriasis

A condition characterized by an excessive preoccupation with the fear of having a serious disease.

Childhood Repression

A defense mechanism identified by psychoanalytic theory, where unpleasant childhood memories are unconsciously blocked out as a protective measure.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavior modification that involves using unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Desensitizing

The process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to an external stimulus, often used as a therapeutic technique.