Fragile X Syndrome

question 52

Multiple Choice

Fragile X syndrome

• A) is an example of polygenic inheritance.
• B) occurs when there is a sudden but permanent change in a segment of DNA.
• C) is the most common inherited cause of mental retardation.
• D) occurs more often in females than males because the disorder is X-linked.

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