Leukemia Is Sometimes Linked to Chromosome Abnormalities, as Evidenced By

question 34

Multiple Choice

Leukemia is sometimes linked to chromosome abnormalities, as evidenced by:

• A) the presence of Philadelphia chromosome translocation in cases of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
• B) very low incidence in persons with Down syndrome.
• C) little evidence of familial incidence.
• D) transmission as a recessive gene.

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Definitions:

Intersectionality

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