The Phenotype of a Person with Alpha Thalassemia Depends on

question 24

Multiple Choice

The phenotype of a person with alpha thalassemia depends on

• A) the number of beta globin genes.
• B) the presence or absence of a sickle cell mutation.
• C) the number of alpha globin chains.
• D) the rate of replication of the alpha globin genes.
• E) whether the person smokes or not.

---

Definitions:

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved variables called factors.

Objection-relation Theorists

Psychologists who study how children incorporate the values and images of significant people in their lives into their personality.

Inner Core

The innermost part of Earth, believed to be a solid sphere composed of an iron-nickel alloy and some lighter elements.

Central Traits

Fundamental characteristics that form the foundation of personality, according to Gordon Allport's theory.