People Who Have Two Copies of the Same Abnormal Autosomal

question 3

Multiple Choice

People who have two copies of the same abnormal autosomal dominant gene will usually be

• A) More severely affected by the disorder than will people with one copy of the gene
• B) Infertile and unable to transmit the gene
• C) Carriers of the trait but not affected with the disorder
• D) Mildly affected with the disorder

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Definitions:

Transformation

The process of changing the structure, composition, or form of a molecule or substance through chemical reactions.

Methylbutan-1-ol

A primary alcohol derived from butane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group at the first carbon.

2-Methylbutanal

A type of aldehyde with a five-carbon chain where the second carbon atom from the end is substituted with a methyl group.

1-Hexyne

An alkyne hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H10, characterized by a triple bond between the first and second carbon atoms.