Match Each Term with Its Definition

question 11

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition.
-Information provided to a couple regarding their risks of having a child with a genetic disorder

• A)BRAC analysis
• B)polymerase chain reaction
• C)DNA fingerprinting
• D)genetic counseling
• E)gene therapy
• F)genetic engineering
• G)embryonic stem cells
• H)striated
• I)smooth
• J)cardiac

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Definitions:

Sandstorm

A meteorological phenomenon characterized by strong winds lifting and transporting sand and dust from the ground, reducing visibility.

Melanin Pigment

A natural pigment found in most organisms, responsible for hair, skin, and eye color; provides protection against UV radiation.

Choroid

A layer of blood vessels and connective tissue between the sclera and retina in the eye, providing oxygen and nourishment to the outer layers of the retina.

Pigmented Epithelium

Specialized epithelial cells that contain pigment granules, involved in coloration and protection against sunlight, such as those found in the retina.