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:

Urinary Protein

The presence of protein in the urine, which can be a sign of kidney damage or disease.

Acute Glomerulonephritis

A sudden onset of inflammation of the glomeruli, which are small structures in the kidneys that help filter waste and fluids from the blood.

Fluid Volume Excess

A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the circulatory system or body tissues, often leading to swelling.

Acute Glomerulonephritis

A rapid onset inflammation of the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidneys, which can affect kidney function.