Fill in the Blanks Using Numbers

question 28

Essay

Fill in the blanks using numbers.
Depending on our ethnic background, each of us carries about ___1___or so mutations that would be expected to result in loss of gene function (with an average of ___2____ genes that are homozygously inactivated), plus about ____3____ missense variants that severely damage protein structure. When you factor in additional mutations in noncoding DNA, a normal person might be expected to have a total of over ____4____ damaging DNA variants.

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Definitions:

Audio File

A digital file format used to store sound data, including music, effects, and voice recordings, that can be played back by software.

Photo Effects

Digital alterations or enhancements applied to images or photos to achieve a specific visual appearance.

Hues

The qualities of color that distinguish them from one another, identified as a particular position in the color spectrum.

Regroup

The act of organizing or reassembling groups in a different configuration or for a renewed effort, often used in educational, logistical, or tactical contexts.