Shortly After Jamil Began the Ninth Grade, He Was Sent

question 206

Multiple Choice

Shortly after Jamil began the ninth grade, he was sent to the principal's office several times for dozing off in classes. His mother said that Jamil had recently started doing the same thing at home. When Jamil had to make a presentation in front of his geography class, he stood up, and then collapsed to the floor. Which of the following explanations is most likely?

• A)Jamil has sleep apnea.
• B)Jamil has REM sleep behavior disorder.
• C)Jamil has narcolepsy.
• D)Jamil has transient insomnia.

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Definitions:

Johannes Miescher

A Swiss biologist who discovered nucleic acids, thus laying the groundwork for the field of molecular biology.

Isolate DNA

The process of separating DNA from other cellular components to study its structure, function, or for genetic engineering purposes.

Replication Error

Mistakes that occur during the DNA replication process, potentially leading to mutations if not corrected by DNA repair mechanisms.

Permanent Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence that is irreversible and can be passed down to successive generations.