An Example of a Genetic Disorder in Humans That Results

question 16

Multiple Choice

An example of a genetic disorder in humans that results from a loss-of-function mutation is:

• A)cystic fibrosis.
• B)achondroplasia.
• C)Huntington disease.
• D)myotonic dystrophy.
• E)None of the answers is correct.

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