Open-Ended Questions Are Often Asked of the Investigator Witness

question 23

True/False

Open-ended questions are often asked of the investigator witness. During this questioning the witness will be asked to respond in his or her own words.

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Definitions:

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes that have the same structure and gene sequence, one inherited from each parent.

Genetic Variation

The diversity of genetic characteristics within a species or population, which is a result of mutations, genetic recombination, and other processes.

Deleterious Allele

A version of a gene that, on average, decreases the fitness of the organism carrying it.

mRNA Transcript

A single-stranded RNA molecule that is complementary to one of the DNA strands of a gene, serving as a template for protein synthesis in the process of translation.