Which, If Any, of the Following Statements Are False

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following statements are false?

• A) The broadest definition of a pseudogene is any gene that has received inactivating mutations and can no longer make a functional product
• B) A retropseudogene is a non-functional cDNA copy of a processed RNA that has integrated elsewhere into the genome.
• C) A non-processed pseudogene is an inactive copy of a gene that has arisen by some type of gene duplication.
• D) An estimated 14,000 pseudogenes are found in the human genome.

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Definitions:

Footdrop

Abnormal neuromuscular condition of the lower leg and foot characterized by an inability to dorsiflex, or evert, the foot.

Hypostatic Pneumonia

A type of pneumonia that results from the collection of fluid in the dorsal region of the lungs, commonly occurring in patients who are immobile for extended periods.

Impaired Skin Integrity

A condition where the skin is damaged, resulting in a disruption of its structure and function, which can be due to various factors including wounds, pressure sores, or burns.

Passive ROM

Range of Motion exercises where muscles are stretched and joints are moved without the patient's effort, often performed by a therapist.