A Genetic Disorder Caused by a Mutation That Produces a Protein

question 27

Multiple Choice

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation that produces a protein with toxic consequences would be classified as

• A) a toxic gain of function.
• B) recessive.
• C) a toxic loss of function.
• D) congenital.
• E) degenerative.

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Definitions:

State-Dependent Memory

The phenomenon where information learned in a specific physiological or psychological state is more easily recalled when in the same state.

Mnemonic Devices

memory aids or strategies that use associations, such as patterns, rhymes, or similarities, to enhance the recall of information.

Semantic Network Model

A theory that proposes concepts are stored in the brain in a network of connected ideas, facilitating understanding and retrieval of information.

Physically Proximal

denotes being in close physical or spatial relationship to something or someone.