Trinucleotide Repeat Alleles That Are Not Associated with the Disease

question 5

Multiple Choice

Trinucleotide repeat alleles that are not associated with the disease phenotype but that can expand during meiosis are known as:

• A) Permutations
• B) Pseudo-disease alleles
• C) Pre-expansions
• D) Expansion-prone alleles
• E) Unstable alleles

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Definitions:

Vessel Collapses

The condition where blood or lymphatic vessels lose their structural integrity, leading to closure or impairment of blood flow.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by elevated blood pressure levels that can lead to significant health risks if left untreated.

Arteriosclerosis

A condition characterized by the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries.

Compliance

The property of materials to deform under load or force, also refers to the willingness of individuals to follow rules or guidelines.