A Fragile Site

question 31

Multiple Choice

A fragile site:

• A) is found only on the X chromosome
• B) occurs in only one of the sister chromatids
• C) is associated with cancerous cells
• D) is usually not inherited
• E) is the result of genomic imprinting

Explain the effect of genetic and environmental factors on physical and psychological traits.

Understand the process of natural selection and its relevance to human evolution.

Discuss the mechanisms of genetic expression and their interaction with environmental factors.

Identify normal physiological and developmental variations in pediatric patients.

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