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yoooooman

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on: Aug 11, 2018
The high incidence of a degenerative disease among Ashkenazi Jews is due to_________________ _________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The earliest known alphabet was Egyptian hieroglyphics about 5,000 years ago.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


akudia

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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Tay-Sachs allele

Answer to Question 2

True


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