Which Polymorphism Is Most Likely to Affect an Individual's Phenotype

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which polymorphism is most likely to affect an individual's phenotype?

• A)An SNP in an intron of a protein-coding gene
• B)An SSR within a telomeric sequence
• C)A DIP in an intragenic region between genes
• D)An SNP in the start codon of a protein-coding gene

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Definitions:

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, crucial for growth, reproduction, and repair in living organisms.

Embryo

The early stage of development in multicellular organisms, in humans, it refers to the period from fertilization until the end of the eighth week of gestation, when the being is then referred to as a fetus.

Preterm Birth Rate

The proportion of births that occur before a pregnancy reaches full term, often defined as before 37 weeks of gestation.

Intrauterine Growth Restriction

A condition where a fetus does not grow at the expected rate during pregnancy.