Which Statement About Partial Deletions and Duplications of Autosomes Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement about partial deletions and duplications of autosomes is true?

• A)If one child in a family has the abnormality, the risk for recurrence is 50% with each pregnancy.
• B)The aberration represents failure of chromosomal segregation during gametogenesis.
• C)The underlying cause is random chromosome breakage and rearrangement.
• D)The incidence increases with advancing maternal or paternal age.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Cues

Signals or gestures used in communication that do not involve the use of words, including facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another person’s eyes, which can communicate various messages and emotions, depending on the cultural context.

Posture

The position or arrangement of the body and its parts, often associated with confidence or the lack thereof.

Disconfirming Response

A communication pattern that rejects or invalidates a person's self-concept.