There Must Be Two Copies (Both Parents) of the Abnormal

question 47

True/False

There must be two copies (both parents) of the abnormal gene in order for an autosomal recessive disease to develop.

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Definitions:

Thymus

A gland located behind the sternum and between the lungs that is involved in the development of the body's immune system, particularly in maturing T lymphocytes.

Pre-T Cells

Immature T cells that are in the process of developing into functional T cells, located in the thymus gland.

Functional Immune Cells

Cells of the immune system that are active in defending the body against pathogens and foreign substances.

Macrophages

A type of white blood cell part of the immune system, responsible for detecting, engulfing, and destroying pathogens and dead cells.