Which Can Be Directly Attributed to a Single-Gene Disorder

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which can be directly attributed to a single-gene disorder?

• A) Cleft lip
• B) Cystic fibrosis
• C) Turner syndrome
• D) Klinefelter syndrome
• E) Neurofibromatosis

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Definitions:

Denature

The process by which a protein loses its three-dimensional structure due to external stress or compounds, affecting its functionality.

Enzyme

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Nonpolar Covalent Bond

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons equally, usually between identical or similar atoms.

Monosaccharides

Simple sugars that serve as the building blocks for larger carbohydrates.