Which Feature of a 15q Deletion Is Present in Both

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which feature of a 15q deletion is present in both Angelman syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome?

• A)Light skin, eye, and hair coloring
• B)Continuous smiling and jerky gait
• C)Excessive appetite and weight gain
• D)Progressive tremors and seizure activity

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Definitions:

Combining Form

A word element used to link parts of words together in medical terminology.

Nerve

A group of nervous tissues bound together for the purpose of conducting nervous impulses.

Combining Form

In linguistics and lexicology, a form of a word that combines with another form to create a new word or term, often used in the creation of technical or medical terms.

Egg

An organic vessel containing the zygote in which an embryo develops until it can survive on its own; also, a common food item rich in protein.