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The near Extinction of the _______ and Its Replacement by Oaks

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The near extinction of the _______ and its replacement by oaks has contributed to fluctuations in the populations of rodents and ticks and therefore in the incidence of Lyme disease.


Definitions:

Jacobs Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an extra Y chromosome in males (47,XYY karyotype).

XYY Genotype

A chromosomal arrangement in humans where a male has an extra Y chromosome, resulting in the 47,XYY karyotype.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, with common types being XX for female and XY for male in mammals.

X-linked Allele

A gene located on the X chromosome that can lead to specific traits or diseases depending on its inheritance pattern.

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