This Autosomal Dominant Genetic Trait Is Associated with a Gene

question 27

Multiple Choice

This autosomal dominant genetic trait is associated with a gene on human chromosome 4 and causes a type of dwarfing due to defective cartilage formation.

• A) Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• B) phenylketonuria
• C) achondroplasia
• D) sickle-cell anemia
• E) cystic fibrosis

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Definitions:

Voluntary Movements

Movements that are consciously controlled and directed by the brain, such as walking or waving.

Radioactive Glucose

A form of glucose that contains a radioactive component, commonly used in medical imaging to track metabolic processes in the body.

PET Scan

Positron Emission Tomography, a medical imaging technique that produces detailed three-dimensional images of processes in the body.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, epinephrine is a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the body’s fight-or-flight response.