Which of the Following Is a Protein Deficiency That Primarily

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a protein deficiency that primarily affects toddlers in developing nations and leads to a range of symptoms such as lethargy,irritability,and thinning of hair?

• A) kwashiorkor
• B) micronutrients
• C) eczema
• D) tuberculosis

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Definitions:

Mobile Elements

DNA sequences that can change their position within the genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genetic identity.

Horizontal Gene Transfer

The movement of genetic material between unicellular and/or multicellular organisms other than by the "vertical" transmission of DNA from parent to offspring.

dN/dS Ratio

A measure used in genetic studies to quantify the relative rate of non-synonymous (dN) to synonymous (dS) mutations, indicating selective pressure.

Neutrally

In a manner that is unbiased, not favoring one side, or in genetics, referring to mutations that do not affect an organism's fitness.