Down syndrome is an example of a/an:
A) autosomal dominant disorder
B) multifactorial disorder
C) developmental defect
D) chromosomal disorder
Answer: D) chromosomal disorder
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following components of the bone matrix is inorganic?
A. Glycoprotein B. Glycosaminoglycan C. Proteoglycan D. Collagen E. Hydroxyapatite
Chromosome pairs are called ________.
A. haploid B. loci C. genomes D. homologous pairs E. karyotypes
What is the most precise description of a false rib?
A. A rib that never ossifies, but remains as cartilage throughout life B. A rib that connects indirectly to the sternum by a costal cartilage, or has no connection to the sternum C. A rib that connects directly to the sternum by its own costal cartilage D. A rib that has no cartilaginous connection to the sternum E. A rib that does not articulate with the vertebral column