Which One of the Following Causes a Disease Characterized by a Red

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following causes a disease characterized by a red rash?

• A) Coccidioides
• B) Mycoplasma
• C) Blastomyces
• D) Streptococcus
• E) RSV

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Definitions:

Autosomal Recessive Alleles

Alleles of a gene located on an autosome that need to be present in two copies (homozygous) in order for a trait or disorder to manifest.

Genetic Screening

A systematic search through a population for individuals with a genotype or karyotype that might cause a serious genetic disease in them or their offspring.

Newborns

Very young babies, often defined as being within the first hours to several weeks of life.

Adults

Mature individuals of a species, who have reached the developmental stage where they have full growth and are typically capable of reproduction.