A Polygenic Process

question 103

Multiple Choice

A polygenic process:

• A)refers to the multiple genetic abnormalities that interact in one individual to create a disorder.
• B)results from the interaction between hormones and neurotransmitters.
• C)creates the coded instructions for cells to perform certain functions.
• D)controls the basic genetic transmission that occurs during conception.

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Definitions:

Calcite

A common mineral form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, often found in sedimentary rocks such as limestone.

Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Intermolecular Bonds

Forces of attraction or repulsion between molecules, crucial for determining the physical properties of substances.

Diamond

The hardest naturally occurring mineral, commonly used as a gemstone and industrial abrasive.