Which Is an Important Criterion for Discerning Autosomal Recessive Inheritance

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which is an important criterion for discerning autosomal recessive inheritance?

• A) Consanuinity is often present.
• B) Females are affected more than males.
• C) The disease is seen in the parents and in the siblings.
• D) On average,one half of the offspring of the carrier will be affected.

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Definitions:

AFC

Average fixed cost, or the total fixed costs divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating how fixed costs per unit change with production levels.

MC

The additional cost incurred for producing one more unit of a good or service; it's synonymous with marginal cost.

Marginal Cost

is defined as the increase in total production cost that arises from producing an additional unit of a good or service.

TVC

Total Variable Costs, which are the sum of expenses that vary directly with the level of production or business activity.