The most commonly inherited cause of mental retardation is ________, which occurs when a DNA series makes too many copies of itself and "turns off" a gene on the X chromosome.

a. fragile X syndrome
b. cultural-familial
c. Down syndrome
d. phenylketonuria


Ans: a. fragile X syndrome

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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