In Utero Exposures Can Have an Impact on the Set

question 10

True/False

In utero exposures can have an impact on the set point of the immune system at birth.

---

Definitions:

Single-nucleotide Polymorphism

A variation in a single nucleotide that occurs at a specific position in the genome, representing the most common type of genetic variation among humans.

Base-pair Substitution

A type of genetic mutation where one nucleotide pair in the DNA sequence is replaced with a different nucleotide pair.

Measurable Percentage

A quantifiable fraction or portion of a whole, expressed as a percentage.

SNP Chip

A device used to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which are variations at a single position in a DNA sequence among individuals.