_______________ Is a Type of Malnutrition That Results Primarily from Not

question 22

Multiple Choice

_______________ is a type of malnutrition that results primarily from not consuming enough calories.

• A) Kwashiorkor
• B) Marasmus
• C) Anorexia
• D) Starvation

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Definitions:

Transmits Characteristics

The process by which genetic features and traits are passed down from parents to their offspring.

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, characterized by two strands coiled around each other, forming a shape similar to a twisted ladder, responsible for genetic inheritance.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test that involves taking a sample of the chorionic villi cells from the placenta to test for genetic abnormalities in the fetus.

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the embryo or fetus in the uterus.