The Frequency with Which a Disorder Occurs in a Population

question 85

Multiple Choice

The frequency with which a disorder occurs in a population is termed its __________.

• A)concordance
• B)incidence
• C)occurrence rate
• D)prevalence

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Definitions:

Kinetic Energy

The energy that a body possesses due to its motion, dependent on the mass of the body and the square of its velocity.

Allosteric Site

A site on an enzyme other than the active site, to which a specific substance binds, thereby changing the shape and activity of the enzyme. Compare with active site.

Receptor Site

specific regions on a cell's surface or within the cell where molecules such as hormones, drugs, or neurotransmitters can bind to elicit a response.

Coupling

In biology, the process of linking two molecules together, often used in reference to chemical reactions or genetic recombination.