If One Person in 50 Is a Carrier of an Autosomal

question 15

Multiple Choice

If one person in 50 is a carrier of an autosomal recessive disorder in a population,the chance that an unrelated man and woman are both carriers is

• A) 1/50.
• B) 1/100.
• C) 1/1000.
• D) 1/2500.
• E) 1/25000.

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Definitions:

Ions

Atoms or molecules with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Rate-Limiting Factor

Any chemical in limited supply that restricts the pace at which another chemical can be synthesized.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Tyrosine Hydroxylase

An enzyme involved in the synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for movement, mood regulation, and decision-making.