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How are Fragile X syndrome and Huntington disease similar? Multiple Choice Both exhibit a late onset in life. Both are trinucleotide-repeat expansion disorders. Both affect the muscles and lead to eventual paralysis. Both cause autism. Both are found only in males.

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          How are Fragile X syndrome and Huntington disease similar?

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Both exhibit a late onset in life.
Both are trinucleotide-repeat expansion disorders.
Both affect the muscles and lead to eventual paralysis.
Both cause autism.
Both are found only in males.

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Campbell Biology Concepts & Connections

Martha R. Taylor, Jean L. Dickey, Eric… 9th Edition

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Both Fragile X syndrome and Huntington's disease are indeed trinucleotide-repeat expansion disorders, so the second option is correct. While Huntington's disease does affect the muscles and can lead to eventual paralysis, Fragile X syndrome does not typically have Show more…

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How are Fragile X syndrome and Huntington disease similar? Multiple Choice Both exhibit a late onset in life. Both are trinucleotide-repeat expansion disorders. Both affect the muscles and lead to eventual paralysis. Both cause autism. Both are found only in males.