A Genomic Condition That May Be Responsible for Some Forms

question 22

Multiple Choice

A genomic condition that may be responsible for some forms of fragile X syndrome,as well as Huntington disease,involves ________.

• A) plasmids inserted into the FMR-1 gene
• B) various lengths of trinucleotide repeats
• C) multiple breakpoints fairly evenly dispersed along the X chromosome
• D) multiple inversions in the X chromosome
• E) single translocations in the X chromosome

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Definitions:

Online Reasoning Skills

The ability to critically evaluate information, identify credible sources, and make informed decisions in the digital environment.

Vertical Structure

An organizational structure where hierarchy and rank order define how communication, power, and responsibilities are distributed, typically in a top-down manner.

Horizontal Structure

An organizational structure with few or no levels of middle management between staff and executives, promoting greater team collaboration.

Classical Conditioning

A training method where two signals are consistently linked together; initially, the response is triggered by the second signal but over time, it is the first signal alone that provokes the reaction.