The Cellular Basis of Muscular Dystrophy Is That Some of a Child's

question 16

Multiple Choice

The cellular basis of muscular dystrophy is that some of a child's muscle cells

• A)have combined into a structure that cannot contract.
• B)lack DNA.
• C)lack a protein that enables them to withstand the force of contraction.
• D)have too much of a contractile protein and become weak.

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Social Welfare Function

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