Which of the Baby's Organs Is Affected by Early Malnutrition

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the baby's organs is affected by early malnutrition in the mother?

• A) kidneys
• B) brain
• C) stomach
• D) lungs

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Definitions:

Vertical Gene Transfer

The transfer of genetic material from parent to offspring. Compare with horizontal gene transfer.

Genes

Sequences of DNA that contain the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms and viruses.

Species

The basic unit of biological classification, defined as a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

Molecular Clock

A technique used to estimate the time of evolutionary changes based on the mutation rates of biomolecules.