Why see a medical geneticist?

a. You’ve been diagnosed with a benign tumor.
b. You are normal, pregnant 20 year old.
c. Your parents are possible carriers of a genetic trait.
d. You have been diagnosed with malaria.


Answer: c.  Your parents are possible carriers of a genetic trait.

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Nitrogen fixation:

A. is necessary for the electron-transport chain because nitrogen acts as the final electron acceptor. B. incorporates molecular nitrogen (N2) taken from the air into amino acids and nucleotides. C. releases N2 gas to the atmosphere. D. converts N2 to ammonia, making it available for incorporation into amino acids and nucleotides. E. is carried out by biochemical pathways in the plant cells.

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Which is a normal sequence of development?

a. I >>> II >>> III b. I >>> IV >>> V c. II >>> III >>> V d. III >>> II + I >>> V e. I >>> IV + II >>> V

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Which of these statements is false regarding kidney

stones? a. They may become lodged inside a ureter or the urethra. b. They may block urine flow. c. A high carbohydrate diet increases the risk for their formation. d. They may cause extreme pain. e. They may lead to permanent kidney damage.

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CO2 fixation: Reverse TCA

What will be an ideal response?

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