Johann Gregor Mendel's Work in Genetics Focused on Traits That

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Multiple Choice

Johann Gregor Mendel's work in genetics focused on traits that exhibit discontinuous variation.What kind of traits are these?

• A)These are traits that are inherited in distinct patterns easily distinguishable among phenotypes.
• B)These are traits that are controlled by many genes that each participate in subtle ways to produce a range of phenotypes.
• C)These are traits that are controlled by individual genes that are "tempered" by neighboring genes to produce a range of phenotypes.

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Definitions:

Motor Tic

Involuntary, sudden, repetitive motor movement or vocalization, often associated with conditions like Tourette syndrome.

Stereotypic Movement

Repetitive, seemingly driven, and nonfunctional motor behavior, such as hand waving or head banging, often seen in individuals with developmental disorders.

Autism Spectrum

A range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

Childhood Onset Fluency

Relates to the development of smooth, uninterrupted speech in early childhood, often concerning the study or treatment of speech disorders.