According to the passage, which of the following is true of ITPR2?

Its mutation can cause physical disorders.

Which of the following does the author suggest about "Botox" mentioned in line 49?

It is a useful but unpleasant treatment.

The primary purpose of the passage is to

present a scientific answer to a medical mystery.

What does author suggest about sweat production disorders such as anhidrosis & hyperhidrosis?

They are rarely seen in isolation from other disorders

The phrase "decoding the mystery" (line 10) most directly suggests that

genetic study helps scientists determine cause of disorder.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 24-26 ("After analyzing ... IP3R2")

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 20-22 ("Dahl notes ... defects")

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1
As used in line 11, "bizarre" most nearly means
eccentric
unusual
offbeat
ludicrous
2
The author's attitude toward genome mapping is best described as one of
disapproval
esteem
elation
concern
3
According to the passage, which of the following is true of ITPR2?
It releases calcium into the brain.
It is inhibited by protein IP3R2.
It sends signals to temperature sensitive cells.
Its mutation can cause physical disorders.
4
Which of the following does the author suggest about "Botox" mentioned in line 49?
It is a useful but unpleasant treatment.
It can reduce excessive sweating by 60%.
It inhibits production of the calcium channel.
It increases pungent human skin secretions.
5
The primary purpose of the passage is to
evaluate new technologies in the medical field.
offer an altern. sltn to a previously-solved problem
describe one family's struggles with a rare disorder.
present a scientific answer to a medical mystery.
6
What does author suggest about sweat production disorders such as anhidrosis & hyperhidrosis?
They affect two percent of the population
They are rarely seen in isolation from other disorders
They are all single-gene disorders.
They require those affected to wear plastic under clothes
7
The phrase "decoding the mystery" (line 10) most directly suggests that
Mendelian disorders are only understood by researchers
scientists are close to a genome map for a Pakistani family
no one knows why the family keeps children in the basement
genetic study helps scientists determine cause of disorder.
8
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 54-57 ("We have ... view")
Lines 26-30 ("The protein ... secretion")
Lines 3-6 ("It's an ... temperature")
Lines 24-26 ("After analyzing ... IP3R2")
9
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 20-22 ("Dahl notes ... defects")
Lines 52-53 ("Dahl says ... solutions.")
Lines 61-63 ("Humans have ... hair")
Lines 3-6 ("It's an ... temperature.")
10
The most likely purpose of the parenthetical information in lines 51-52 is to
resolve a discrepancy
identify a conclusion
justify a description
define an expression

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