The risk of having a child with Down syndrome due to a chromosomal translocation is independent of maternal age

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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The difference between one amino acid and another is the:

A) number of R groups each contains. B) way their amino groups bond with carboxyl groups. C) type of R group each contains. D) difference in the chemical properties of their amino and carboxyl groups. E) number of amino and carboxyl groups each contains.

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List the functions of proteins.

What will be an ideal response?

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