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_______________ syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a rare disorder caused by chronic exposure to excessive circulating cortisol.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

In studying polymorphisms in human DNA, the research has demonstrated that groups of gene variants occur together on the same chromosome. What is this phenomenon called?
 a. Haplotype
  b. Polygenic expression
  c. Phenotype
  d. Genotype



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Answer to Question 1

Cushing's

Answer to Question 2

a



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