Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of an X-Linked

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an X-linked recessive disorder pedigree?

• A) An affected son can have normal parents.
• B) If a female has the trait, her father must also have it.
• C) The characteristic often skips a generation.
• D) More females than males are affected.
• E) If a woman has the characteristic, all of her sons will have it.

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Definitions:

Logical Operations

Cognitive processes that involve reasoning, including the ability to conceptualize abstract principles and apply logical thinking to solve problems.

Concrete Problems

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Scaffolding

A teaching method that involves giving support to students as they learn new concepts, gradually removing the support as students become more independent in the learning process.

Postformal Thought

A stage of cognitive development proposed to follow Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the recognition that truth may vary from situation to situation and the increased use of logic to solve complex problems.