How Is Artificial Selection Against a Genetic Disorder Predicted to Affect

question 10

Multiple Choice

How is artificial selection against a genetic disorder predicted to affect the disease incidence in the autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive cases,respectively?

• A) Decrease rapidly, decrease rapidly
• B) Decrease rapidly, decrease slowly
• C) Decrease slowly, decrease rapidly
• D) Stay the same, decrease slowly
• E) Decrease slowly, stay the same

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Definitions:

Tuberculosis

An infectious disease typically affecting the lungs, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, characterized by cough, fever, and weight loss.

Bloody Mucus

A bodily secretion consisting of blood and mucus, often indicating inflammation or infection in the respiratory tract, digestive system, or other areas of the body.

Active Bacterial Infection

A state in which bacteria are rapidly multiplying and invading body tissues, often causing symptoms.

Nasal Cavities

The hollow spaces within the nose, involved in breathing and filtering air before it reaches the lungs.