A Recessive Allele Associated with Chromosome 15 Causes an Enzyme

question 69

Multiple Choice

A recessive allele associated with chromosome 15 causes an enzyme deficiency disease called

• A) Tay-Sachs.
• B) PKU.
• C) Patau syndrome.
• D) Turner syndrome.
• E) Edwards syndrome.

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Definitions:

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Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that results in random changes in the frequency of alleles (gene variants) in a population over time due to chance events.

Geographic Isolation

Refers to the separation of populations by physical barriers, such as mountains or rivers, leading to genetic divergence and speciation.

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