Gene Transfer from Parent to Child Is Called

question 53

Multiple Choice

Gene transfer from parent to child is called:

• A) expression
• B) horizontal transmission
• C) vertical transmission
• D) transformation
• E) recombination

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by extremely low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight and shape.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as purging, to prevent weight gain.

Females

Refers to the sex of an organism or individual that typically produces eggs or has XX chromosomes, in species that have sexual differentiation.

Anorexia Nervosa

A potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.