Theories Are Based on Social Facts That Are Observed and Can

question 18

True/False

Theories are based on social facts that are observed and can be consistently quantified and measured.

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Definitions:

CAG Repeats

A series of trinucleotide repeats in the DNA, where the cytosine (C), adenine (A), and guanine (G) nucleotides are repeated multiple times; associated with various genetic disorders when present in high numbers.

HTT Gene

A gene on chromosome 4 that codes for the huntingtin protein, mutations of which are associated with Huntington's disease.

Huntington Disease

A hereditary neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric issues, often leading to a significant reduction in quality of life.

Huntington Disease

A genetic neurodegenerative disorder that leads to motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms.