One of Two Major Forms of a Human Condition Called

question 14

Multiple Choice

One of two major forms of a human condition called neurofibromatosis (NF1) is inherited as a dominant gene, although it may range from mildly to very severely expressed. Which of the following is the best explanation for why a young, affected child is the first in her family to be diagnosed?

• A) The mother carries the gene but does not express it.
• B) One of the parents has a mild expression of the gene.
• C) The condition skipped a generation in the family.
• D) The child has one more chromosome than either of the parents.

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360-Degree Feedback

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Information or responses given back to the originator, often used for improvement or as a guiding mechanism in various processes.

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