Transmission of this disease is associated with a

A 50-year-old male was recently diagnosed with Huntington disease. Transmission of
this disease is associated with:
a. Delayed age of onset
9. What is the diagnosis of a 13-year-old female who has a karyotype that reveals an absent
homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome? Her features include a

10. What is the role of cytokines in cell production?
a. Provide growth factor for tissue growth and development
11. A eukaryotic cell is undergoing DNA replication. In which region of the cell would most
of the genetic information be contained?
a. Nucleolus
12. A patient has severe mental retardation caused by a deletion of part of chromosome 5.
What genetic disorder will the nurse see documented in the chart?
a. Cri du chat syndrome
13. The student is reviewing functions of the cell. The student would be correct in
identifying the primary function of the nerve cell as:
a. Communication