A Fatal Human Disease in Which the Faulty Gene Codes

question 8

Multiple Choice

A fatal human disease in which the faulty gene codes for abnormal gland secretions leading to liver and lung failure is called ________________.

• A)lung cancer
• B)multiple sclerosis
• C)muscular dystrophy
• D)cystic fibrosis

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Definitions:

Sense Receptors

Specialized cells located in the sensory organs that detect and respond to different stimuli by converting them into neural impulses.

Specialized Cells

Cells differentiated to perform specific functions in an organism, such as muscle cells or nerve cells.

Electrical Energy

Energy derived from electric potential or kinetic energy, commonly used for power in homes and industries.

Evolutionary Heritage

The genetic, anatomical, and behavioral traits inherited from ancestors, shaped by the process of natural selection over generations.