MOST Extrasolar Planets Have Been Found

question 39

Multiple Choice

MOST extrasolar planets have been found:

• A) around stars in the disk of our Galaxy.
• B) in globular clusters.
• C) near the center of our Galaxy.
• D) outside our Galaxy.

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Definitions:

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome, leading to symptoms like reduced fertility and physical development issues.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels in the bloodstream and brain.

Turner Syndrome

A genetic disorder in females characterized by the absence of all or part of one of the two X chromosomes.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where a sample of chorionic villi from the placenta is obtained to test for genetic abnormalities.