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jilianpiloj

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What is the criterion for a genetic difference to be called a polymorphism?
 A) It has to be lethal within 6 months of life.
  B) It causes a miscarriage 50 of the time.
  C) More men than women have the genetic difference.
  D) More than 1 of the population has the variation.

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A genetic polymorphism that decreases the activity of N5,N10 methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase has been identified. This would cause ____.
 A) an accumulation of 5-methyl THF
  B) an accumulation of 5-methyl THF
  C) a decreased risk for megaloblastic anemia
  D) a decreased risk for heart disease


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raili21

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


jilianpiloj

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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