Some Studies Suggest That Genomic Imprints

question 44

Multiple Choice

Some studies suggest that genomic imprints

• A) will always come from the mother's ovum.
• B) results in Prader-Willi syndrome if from the father.
• C) always leads to obesity and mental retardation.
• D) may be particularly important in diseases that appear later in life, such as heart disease.
• E) is an example of mitochondrial inheritance.

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