Asked by
David Osuna
on Dec 21, 2024Verified
Children with Down syndrome:
A) nearly always need to be institutionalized.
B) are successfully treated with dietary therapy.
C) are usually not noticeably affected by the disorder.
D) function at a level determined both by the severity of the disorder and the environments arranged for them.
Down Syndrome
A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by developmental delays, physical growth discrepancies, and distinct facial features.
Dietary Therapy
The use of diet and nutritional intake as a means to prevent or treat disease and enhance health.
- Acquire knowledge about the idea of canalization and how it affects phenotypic expression.
- Understand the genetic foundation and consequences of particular genetic disorders and syndromes.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the idea of canalization and how it affects phenotypic expression.
- Understand the genetic foundation and consequences of particular genetic disorders and syndromes.