The Cause of the Defect Called Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

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Multiple Choice

The cause of the defect called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is known to be

• A)genetic factors that cause the production of high levels of androgen.
• B)experiential; mother did cross-gendered activities during her pregnancy.
• C)prenatal; the boy's penis was injured by maternal motions prior to birth.
• D)dietary; the mother ate too much oat cereal during pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Anagenesis

A sustained directional shift in a population's average characteristics.

Cladogenesis

A process in evolutionary biology where a species splits into two distinct species, rather than evolving as a single lineage, leading to increased biodiversity.

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome found in males that carries genes involved in sex determination and other biological functions related to male development.

Genetic Information

Data regarding an organism's genes, their functions, and their influence on physical and behavioral characteristics, derived from DNA analysis.