An Individual Who Is a Carrier of a Genetically Inherited

question 15

Multiple Choice

An individual who is a carrier of a genetically inherited disease ____.

• A) has the disease, and all of their offspring will have the disease
• B) does not have the disease, but must have a parent with the disease
• C) does not have the disease, but may have offspring with the disease
• D) has the disease and must have a parent with the disease
• E) does not have the disease, but must have a parent with the disease and may have offspring with the disease

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Definitions:

Ectopic Pregnancy

A pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity, often in a fallopian tube, which can lead to serious health risks.

Fallopian Tube

One of two tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus in the female reproductive system.

Transvaginal Ultrasound

An imaging procedure using sound waves to look at a woman's reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, and cervix, through the vagina.

Genital Warts

Small, fleshy growths on the genital or anal area caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV).