Explain the relationship between the number of triplet repeats and the severity of the mental deficiency
What will be an ideal response?
Excessive number of CGG repeats blocks the function of the gene such that no gene product is produced, which then interferes with the formation and function of synapses within the nervous system, causing mental retardation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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