One of Two Major Forms of a Human Condition Called

question 14

Multiple Choice

One of two major forms of a human condition called neurofibromatosis (NF1) is inherited as a dominant gene, although it may range from mildly to very severely expressed. Which of the following is the best explanation for why a young, affected child is the first in her family to be diagnosed?

• A) The mother carries the gene but does not express it.
• B) One of the parents has a mild expression of the gene.
• C) The condition skipped a generation in the family.
• D) The child has one more chromosome than either of the parents.

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Definitions:

No Gain

A financial situation where a transaction does not result in any profit to the party involved.

Revaluation Model

An accounting method that allows assets to be carried at a revalued amount, reflecting current values rather than historical cost, with adjustments made to the assets' carrying amount on the balance sheet.

Reversals of Revaluation

An accounting process that negates a previously recorded increase or decrease in the value of an asset to reflect its current market value.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense recorded for an asset over its useful life, reducing its book value on the balance sheet.