Which Example Contains the Components Necessary to Form an Epidemiologic

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which example contains the components necessary to form an epidemiologic triangle?

• A) Pesticides, water, food
• B) Lead, mercury, soil
• C) Trichloroethylene, water, infants
• D) Children under 12, elderly, temperature

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Definitions:

Gene Therapy

Any of a variety of methods designed to correct a disease or alleviate its symptoms through the introduction of normal, therapeutic genes into the affected person’s cells.

Genetic Disease

A disorder caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often inherited from one's parents.

Genetic Mutation

A change in the nucleotide sequence of an organism's DNA, resulting in diversity within populations.

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms

Variations in a single nucleotide occurring at specific positions in the genome, which can be a source of genetic diversity among individuals.