Hemophilia a Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Hemophilia A is

• A)due to an X-linked dominant gene.
• B)passed from affected males to their sons.
• C)more common in females.
• D)a defect in the clotting mechanism.

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Definitions:

Gene Control

The regulation of gene expression, a critical process that enables genes to be turned on or off, influencing the development and maintenance of organisms.

Post-Translational

Refers to the changes a protein may undergo after translation, including folding, cutting, and addition of chemical groups, which are crucial for its final function.

Knockout

An experiment in which a gene is deliberately inactivated in a living organism; also, an organism that carries a knocked-out gene.

Inactivate

To render something inactive or no longer in effect, often used in contexts such as deactivating enzymes, genes, or pharmaceuticals.