A Group of Gene Variants That Occur Together Is Called

question 24

Multiple Choice

A group of gene variants that occur together is called:

• A) polygenic
• B) translation
• C) genotype
• D) phenotype
• E) haplotype

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Auditory Route

A pathway in the brain that processes auditory information from the ears to the auditory cortex.

Cochlear Nucleus

An auditory brainstem structure where the cochlear nerve fibers synapse, playing a pivotal role in initial sound processing.

Medial Geniculate

Part of the thalamus involved in the auditory pathway, acting as a relay station for sound information to the auditory cortex.