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urbanoutfitters

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Which eventually fatal disease is caused by a recessive gene?
 
  A) cystic fibrosis
  B) respiratory distress syndrome
  C) chronic bronchitis
  D) sudden infant death syndrome

Question 2

What are the risk factors for heart disease, and what are corresponding preventive measures?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is not caused by a recessive gene.
C) This is not caused by a recessive gene.
D) This is not caused by a recessive gene.

Answer to Question 2

Risk factors for heart disease include high blood cholesterol, hypertension, cigarette smoking, and obesity. Preventive measures are a low-cholesterol diet, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and smoking cessation.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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