A Job That Requires Sitting at a Desk and Using

question 20

Multiple Choice

A job that requires sitting at a desk and using a computer for many hours a day can lead to:

• A) undesirable weight loss.
• B) formation of blood clots.
• C) inflammation of the gum tissue.
• D) sleep disorders.

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Definitions:

Recessive

A genetic trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene carrying the trait are present, as opposed to a dominant trait where only one copy is necessary.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to harmful buildup.

Recessive Gene

A gene that expresses its phenotypic trait only when homozygous, as its effect is masked by a dominant gene when heterozygous.

Mental Retardation

Mental retardation is an outdated and offensive term formerly used to describe a condition characterized by significantly below-average intellectual functioning and a lack of skills necessary for daily living; the preferred term is now "intellectual disability."