Which of the Following Statements About Fragile X Syndrome Is

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fragile X syndrome is true?

• A) It only affects males.
• B) It only affects females.
• C) It occurs in about 1 in every 3,000 U.S. births.
• D) It occurs in both males and females.

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Definitions:

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Wavelength

Wavelength refers to the distance between successive peaks (or troughs) of a wave, especially in physics, indicating the physical property of a wave that influences color and pitch in light and sound waves, respectively.

Amplitude

The extent of a vibratory movement measured from the mean position to an extreme, commonly used in the context of waves to denote the height of a wave peak.

Wavelength

The distance between consecutive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave, which determines its characteristics like color or pitch.