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Which of the following is not a common explanation for a dominantdisorder?a. Haploinsufficiencyb. A change in chromosome numberc. A gain-of-function mutationd. A dominant-negative mutation

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter20: Chromosomes And Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8SQ: Genetic disorders can be caused by __________. a. gene mutations b. changes in chromosome structure...

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