Multifactorial Inheritance Is Observed in Phenotypes That Show Typically

question 5

Multiple Choice

Multifactorial inheritance is observed in phenotypes that show typically

• A)only one discrete type.
• B)two extremes.
• C)a bell-shaped distribution.
• D)a higher mutation rate.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Thromboxanes

Eicosanoid compounds that have a role in the formation of blood clots and the reduction of blood flow to the site of the clot, playing a vital role in homeostasis.

Endothelin

A potent vasoconstrictor peptide produced by endothelial cells that plays a significant role in regulating blood flow and blood pressure.

Fibrinogen

A soluble protein in blood plasma that is converted into fibrin during the clotting process, essential for wound healing.

von Willebrand Factor

A blood glycoprotein involved in hemostasis, acting as a carrier for factor VIII and promoting adhesion of platelets to damaged blood vessel walls.