Which of the Following Genetic Disorders Is Caused by a Dominant

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following genetic disorders is caused by a dominant allele but does not produce symptoms until the affected individual is well into adulthood?

• A)Turner syndrome
• B)Down syndrome
• C)Huntington disease
• D)sickle-cell anemia
• E)hemophilia

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition.

Hierarchy of Needs

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that outlines a five-tier model of human needs, ranging from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Narcissism

A mental health condition marked by an exaggerated feeling of self-worth, desire for admiration from others, and an absence of compassion towards others.

Ostracism

The exclusion from a society or group.