Patrilineal Descent Is Sometimes Known as Agnatic Descent

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True/False

Patrilineal descent is sometimes known as agnatic descent.

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Definitions:

Turner's Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the absence of all or part of a second sex chromosome.

Infertile

The inability to conceive children or young after a period of time, usually a year or more of regular sexual activity without contraception.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and often intellectual disability.

Extra Chromosome

The presence of an additional chromosome in an individual's genetic makeup, which can result in developmental disorders such as Down syndrome.