PATHOLOGY MCQ
GENETICS AND DISEASE
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Question
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Which of the following factors may affect the expression of a gene in an individual?
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age
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sex(gender)
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external environment(light, temp, etc.)
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ALL OF THESE
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Various factors, including genetic makeup, exposure to harmful substances, other environmental influences, and age, can affect expressivity. Both penetrance and expressivity can vary: People with the gene may or may not have the trait and, in people with the trait, how the trait is expressed can vary.
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