Identification of Genetic Patterns of Inheritance Is Important Not Only

question 10

Multiple Choice

Identification of genetic patterns of inheritance is important not only for individuals and families, but also communities. Some autosomal recessive disorders are more commonly seen among which of the following groups?

• A) Persons from different economic classes
• B) Certain racial/ethnic groups
• C) Certain age groups
• D) Certain social networks

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Definitions:

Slope

In mathematics, a measurement of the steepness, incline, or grade of a line, typically expressed as a ratio of vertical change to horizontal change.

Value

The importance or utility that something has for an individual or the market price of a good or service.

Horizontal Axis

In graphing, this is the x-axis, which typically represents the independent variable.

Vertical Axis

In a graph or chart, the vertical line or scale along which numerical data is plotted or measured, usually representing quantities.