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:

Breastfeeding

The act of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast, providing necessary nutrients and immune support.

Whole Cow's Milk

Milk from cows that hasn't been skimmed and retains all its fat content, recommended for children over 1 year.

Intermodal Perception

The ability to relate and integrate information about two or more sensory modalities, such as vision and hearing.

Circumcision

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the foreskin from the male genitalia, often performed for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.