Which of the Following Items Is Most Likely to Form

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items is most likely to form a simple linear relationship with the number of gene-duplication events, when placed as the label on the vertical axis of the following graph?

• A) number of mitochondria
• B) number of cells/organism
• C) genome size
• D) phenotypic complexity

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Definitions:

Older Parents

Individuals who have children at an age considered later than the typical reproductive years.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder resulting in the inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, necessitating a strict diet to prevent intellectual disability.

Enzyme Disorder

A medical condition resulting from deficiencies or malfunctions of enzymes, affecting bodily processes.

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome, leading to symptoms such as reduced fertility and physical development challenges.