When the Gene for a Trait Is Found Only on the X

question 77

Short Answer

When the gene for a trait is found only on the X chromosome, the trait is said to be ____________________.

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Definitions:

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Depressed Mood

A persistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, characteristic of depression.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mood disorder featuring major depressive episodes (episodes of depressed mood or loss of pleasure in life that lasts at least 2 weeks).