Children who suffer severe protein and calorie shortages at any age may experience stunted growth, a protuberant belly, and extreme apathy. This severe starvation syndrome is called
a. lowest observable effect.
b. kwashiorkor.
c. Huntington's disease.
d. proximo-distal development.
Question 2
Of the following, which is the most accurate example of coaction?
a. Genes that are related to a specific disorder may be expressed phenotypically only in a certain kind of environment.
b. Genes for a disorder that are on the X-chromosome will only be expressed in females.
c. The environment and the genes have an equal influence on a disorder.
d. Genes will have a greater influence on the development of a disorder when the genes are dominant.
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