A person with fewer than 35 repeats of a specific gene will probably remain healthy; those with 39 or more repeats of that same gene will develop ________.
A) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B) asthma
C) Parkinson's disease
D) Huntington's disease

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The specific gene mentioned with the repeat range suggests that the disease in question is Huntington's disease. People with 35-38 repeats may or may not develop symptoms, while those with 39 or more repeats will almost certainly develop Huntington's disease.

A Person with Fewer Than 35 Repeats of a Specific