If a Gene Responsible for a Particular Disorder Is Determined

question 33

Multiple Choice

If a gene responsible for a particular disorder is determined to have 75% penetrance, then:

• A) 95% of those with the mutation will develop the disease.
• B) 75% of those with the mutation will not develop the disease.
• C) 75% of those with the gene will fail to express the trait.
• D) 75% of those with the mutation will develop the disease.

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Definitions:

Genetics

The branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms, explaining how traits are passed from generation to generation.

Development

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Zone of Proximal Development

A concept by Vygotsky referring to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement.

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities that are part of the thinking process, aiding in problem solving, memory, decision making, and learning.