In the Period from 1950 to 1990,proxy Wars Often Masked

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the period from 1950 to 1990,proxy wars often masked the conflict between ________.

• A) third-world and nonaligned nations
• B) the Soviet Union and the United States
• C) core and periphery nations
• D) industrialized and neocolonialist nations

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A gene that is expressed in the phenotype only when it is on both chromosomes of a pair and not masked by a dominant gene.

Dominant Gene

A gene that expresses its phenotype over another gene (recessive gene) when both are present in a single organism.

Klinefelter's Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, which can lead to physical abnormalities and fertility issues.

XXY

A chromosomal condition known as Klinefelter syndrome, where males have an extra X chromosome.