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:

Rotational Slide

A slide in which shearing takes place on a well-defined, curved shear surface, concave upward, producing a backward rotation in the displaced mass; synonymous with slump.

Debris Flow

A rapid movement of water-saturated rock, soil, and organic matter down slopes, capable of transporting large items due to its dense nature.

Cascade Mountains

A major mountain range extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California, known for its scenic beauty and volcanic peaks.

Volcanic Ash

Fine particles of rock and volcanic glass created during explosive volcanic eruptions, capable of being carried long distances by wind.