A Fatal Central Nervous System Disorder Caused by a Copy

question 130

Multiple Choice

A fatal central nervous system disorder caused by a copy number variation in which more than 35 repetitions of a particular set of three base pairs are present is _____.

• A) Down syndrome
• B) nearsightedness
• C) fragile X syndrome
• D) Huntington's disease

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Definitions:

Surplus

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.

Being In The Black

A financial term indicating a company or individual is making a profit or has a positive balance.

Deficit

A shortfall or deficiency, such as in a budget or in the amount of a required substance.

Being In The Red

A financial term indicating that a business or individual is operating at a loss or spending more money than is being earned.