Newborn Screening Using Mass Spectrometry Identifies Certain Single-Gene Disorders by Detecting

question 3

Multiple Choice

Newborn screening using mass spectrometry identifies certain single-gene disorders by detecting

• A)the causative mutation.
• B)the wild type gene sequence.
• C)an unusual metabolite or metabolic imbalance.
• D)abnormal proteins in urine.

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Definitions:

Physical Inferiority

A perception or reality of lacking in physical strength, ability, or aesthetics, compared to others, which can affect self-esteem and behaviors.

Rebellious

Characterized by a resistance to authority or control, often manifested through defiant or non-conforming behaviors.

Secure

A term often used in psychology to describe a state of being free from fear or anxiety, or in attachment theory, a healthy attachment style.

Basic Anxiety

A concept introduced by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that arise from problematic parent-child relationships during childhood.