An Autosomal Dominant Condition That Causes a Person to Grow

question 100

Multiple Choice

An autosomal dominant condition that causes a person to grow no taller than about 4 feet 4 inches is

• A) Marfan syndrome.
• B) Tay-Sachs disease.
• C) Huntington disease.
• D) achondroplasia.
• E) phenylketonuria.

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Definitions:

Lower Entropy

A state or condition of decreased disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with increased order or organization.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Substance

A form of matter that has a specific chemical composition and distinct physical properties.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found orbiting the nucleus of an atom, involved in chemical bonds and electrical conductivity.