Please help with the following: Simple genetic diseases are expected to be ______________ in the population compared to complex diseases, however evolutionary forces like genetic drift or selection may lead to exceptions. A. Common depending on the population B. Rare depending on the severity of the disease C. Common D. Rare E. Equal

Please help with the following: Simple genetic diseases are expected to be ______________ in the population compared to complex diseases, however evolutionary forces like genetic drift or selection may lead to exceptions. A. Common depending on the population B. Rare depending on the severity of the disease C. Common D. Rare E. Equal

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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