Which Property Is a Mechanism for Genetic Inheritance of Disease

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which property is a mechanism for genetic inheritance of disease?

• A) combined action of multiple genes
• B) dominant-recessive patterns
• C) sex-linked inheritance
• D) all of these properties

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable condition strengthens a behavior.

Behaviour Occurring

The manifestation of actions or reactions of an individual in specific situations.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response after the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence following an undesirable behavior, aimed at reducing that behavior.