In a Nova, There Is a White Dwarf, an Evolving

question 28

Short Answer

In a nova, there is a white dwarf, an evolving companion star, and a(n)________ surroundingthe white dwarf's equator.

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Definitions:

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to alterations in the dystrophin gene.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding from minor injuries.

Intellectual Developmental Disability

A disorder characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills.

Fragile X Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by mild-to-moderate intellectual disability, especially more common in males, due to mutations in the FMR1 gene.