All of the Following Are Characteristics of the En^a Antigen

question 107

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of the En^a antigen except:

• A) it is a high-frequency antigen.
• B) it is a low-frequency antigen.
• C) individuals negative for En^a lack MN-SGP.
• D) most En^a-negative individuals produce anti-En^a.

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Definitions:

Equation

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Genetic Equilibrium

A state in which the frequency of alleles in a population remains constant over time, assuming no evolutionary forces are at work.

Allele Frequency

The relative frequency of an allele (variant of a gene) at a particular gene locus in a population, expressed as a fraction or percentage.

Heterozygous Individuals

Organisms having two different alleles for a specific gene, one inherited from each parent.