Which of the Following Statements About Fragile X Syndrome Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fragile X syndrome is not correct?

• A) It results in learning and attention disabilities in males.
• B) It results in hyperactivity in males.
• C) The location of the fragile X site is exactly the same in all of an individual's cells.
• D) It results in the formation of shorter-than-normal sequences of CGG.
• E) Females are usually heterozygous and are therefore more likely to have a normal phenotype.

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