Tristan Has a Genetic Disorder That Results from an Abnormality

question 100

Multiple Choice

Tristan has a genetic disorder that results from an abnormality in the X chromosome,which becomes constricted and often breaks.His doctor informed Tristan's mother that he has:

• A) fragile X syndrome.
• B) XYY syndrome.
• C) Turner syndrome.
• D) Tay-Sach's disease.

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Definitions:

Dehydration

A condition resulting from excessive loss of body water, affecting the body's ability to perform normal functions.

Infectious Disease

Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi; these diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

Pneumonia

An infectious disease affecting the lungs, causing inflammation of the air sacs which can fill with fluid or pus.

Negative-pressure Room

A special hospital room designed to prevent the spread of infections by keeping the air pressure lower than the surrounding areas to contain airborne particles.