A Barr Body Exists for the Purpose of _____

question 33

Multiple Choice

A Barr body exists for the purpose of _____.​

• A) ​gene dosage compensation
• B) ​insuring fertilization
• C) ​blocking the activity of the Y chromosome
• D) ​turning on the SRY gene
• E) ​activating master genes

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Definitions:

Cynical Personality

A personality trait characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others' motives and intentions.

Factitious Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the deliberate fabrication of symptoms or self-infliction of injury in order to assume the sick role without external incentives.

Munchausen Syndrome

Munchausen Syndrome is a psychiatric disorder wherein individuals purposely feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma to draw attention, sympathy, or reassurance to themselves.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that causes major emotional distress and difficulties in functioning.