Who is more affected by X-linked inherited disorders?
a. females
b. males
c. children under one year of age.
d. adults with mutations
B. Males are more affected because they do not have a second X chromosome that may be carrying a dominant gene to block the expression of an X-linked inherited disorder.
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a. an antidepressant drug. b. an antianxiety drug. c. an antipsychotic drug. d. an MAO inhibitor.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A reference to a journal that has appeared online should
a. never include the issue number b. include the DOI if it is available c. not include the title d. include the name of the publishing company