An Infection That Is Congenital Is ____

question 26

Multiple Choice

An infection that is congenital is ____.

• A) ingested
• B) present at the time of birth
• C) inhaled
• D) transmitted by touch
• E) vector-borne

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Definitions:

Gene Mutation

Altered gene whose sequence of bases differs from the original sequence.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to a reduced genetic diversity.

Industrial Melanism

A phenomenon in which darker forms of species evolve in polluted environments, typically as a result of higher survival rate against predation.

Microevolution

Change in gene frequencies between populations of a species over time.