Emily Has Prader-Willi Syndrome, a Disorder That Is Characterized by Obesity

question 140

Multiple Choice

Emily has Prader-Willi syndrome, a disorder that is characterized by obesity, insatiable hunger, short stature, motor slowness, and mild to moderate intellectual impairment. According to the concept of genomic imprinting, Emily inherited this disorder from her _____.

• A) mother
• B) father
• C) maternal grandmother
• D) paternal grandfather

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