Regarding Fragile X Syndrome,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 172

Multiple Choice

Regarding fragile X syndrome,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Fragile X syndrome is a sex-linked condition, much like color blindness.
• B) Those persons with fragile X syndrome are only mildly intellectually disabled during early childhood but are often severely or profoundly intellectually disabled as adults.
• C) Physically, those with fragile X syndrome tend to be smaller than average during childhood but are larger than average after adolescence.
• D) Many of those with fragile X syndrome have a peculiar tendnecy to avoid eye contact with others.

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