Which One of the Following Diseases Is Not Caused by Genetic

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following diseases is not caused by genetic abnormalities?

• A) cystic fibrosis
• B) diabetes
• C) hemophilia
• D) All of these are genetically linked.

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Definitions:

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits and forms two embryos, sharing 100% of their DNA.

Genetic Component

An element of a physical or behavioral trait that is influenced by genes inherited from one's parents.

Paranoid Schizophrenia

An outdated term for a type of schizophrenia that includes symptoms like delusions of persecution or grandiosity, reflecting a more specific manifestation of the disorder.

Catatonic Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by periods of immobility or stupor, bizarre postures, or excessive, purposeless motor activity.