If a Recessive Allele Causes a Fatal Disease That Kills

question 57

Multiple Choice

If a recessive allele causes a fatal disease that kills the affected individual before he or she can reproduce, why doesn't that allele quickly become extinct in the population?

• A)Alleles are never lost from a population.
• B)The homozygous dominant individuals protect the recessive allele in their genomes.
• C)The recessive allele is carried in the genome of heterozygotes, who do not suffer from the disease.
• D)The homozygous recessive individuals give their alleles to other individuals before they die from the disease.

Understand the initial steps in developing assessments for diverse populations and the importance of cultural awareness in this process.

Recognize the need for testing accommodations for individuals with disabilities and the types of modifications that can be beneficial.

Acknowledge the range of hearing impairments and the implications for testing and assessment.

Understand the ethical considerations and controversies surrounding the process of flagging in standardized testing.