A New Form of Dementia Has Just Been Discovered, and Researchers

question 74

Multiple Choice

A new form of dementia has just been discovered, and researchers have determined that the disorder is transmitted genetically as an autosomal dominant trait. If a child's father has one of the genes and the mother has none of the genes for the disorder, what is the probability that the child will inherit this disorder?

• A) 25 percent
• B) 50 percent
• C) 75 percent
• D) 100 percent

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Definitions:

Utility

In economics, the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.

Income

Earnings received by a person or entity, typically through work, investments, or business ventures, over a specified period.

Consumer Equilibrium

The point at which the quantity of goods consumed by the consumer provides the maximum satisfaction, making utility maximization with budget constraints.

Total Utility

The complete fulfillment derived from the consumption of a specific amount of products or services.