Which Statement or Condition Best Reflects Multifactorial Inheritance

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement or condition best reflects multifactorial inheritance?

• A)A mutation in a single gene results in the expression of problems in a variety of tissues and organs.
• B)The susceptibility to a problem is an inherited trait, but development of the problem is related to environmental conditions.
• C)A mutated gene is inherited, but the results of expression of that gene are not evident until middle or late adulthood.
• D)Several genes are responsible for the mechanism of hearing, and a mutation in any one of them results in hearing impairment.

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Definitions:

Non-abusing Parent

An individual in a family who does not engage in substance abuse or harmful behaviors towards their children.

Negative Effects

Detrimental impacts or outcomes that arise from a particular action, condition, or substance, affecting one's health, well-being, or environment.

Addiction

A chronic disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, substance use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.

Substance Abuse Disorders

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