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In the CAT Mnemonic, the "A" Is Most Closely Aligned

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In the CAT mnemonic, the "A" is most closely aligned with what statement?


Definitions:

PKU

stands for Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder resulting from the body's inability to process the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation and potential brain damage.

Recessive Gene

A gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical and not masked by a dominant allele in a heterozygous condition.

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, characterized by two intertwined strands forming a spiral shape, discovered by Watson and Crick.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, comprising all the alleles and genes within an individual's DNA.

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