In a Family Pedigree That Followed Several Generations,Gaucher's Disease Was

question 25

Multiple Choice

In a family pedigree that followed several generations,Gaucher's disease was found in family members every other generation and equally in males and females.Gaucher's disease is most likely a ______ disease.

• A) dominant
• B) recessive
• C) X-linked
• D) epistatic
• E) pleiotrophic

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Definitions:

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in messenger RNA that specifies the addition of a particular amino acid in the synthesis of proteins.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies the addition of a specific amino acid or the termination of translation.

Arginine

An essential amino acid that plays a pivotal role in protein synthesis and multiple metabolic processes.