Hunter Syndrome Is a Rare Genetic Disorder in Which Large

question 18

Multiple Choice

Hunter syndrome is a rare genetic disorder in which large sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans build up in body tissues. Hunter syndrome causes abnormalities in many organs, including the skeleton, heart, and respiratory system. In severe cases, this leads to death during the teenage years. Hunter syndrome is caused by a recessive gene on the X chromosome. If a woman who is normal (but had a father with the disease) marries a normal man, what are the chances of having a daughter affected by the disease?

• A) 0%
• B) 25%
• C) 50%
• D) 75%
• E) 100%

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that suggests there is no statistical significance between the two variables in the hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

An assumption made for statistical testing that indicates no effect or no difference, used as a basis for comparison.

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during hypothesis testing. It is used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Population Mean

The average value of a set of characteristics for an entire population.