Which of the following statements about fragile-X syndrome is true?
A) It affects more women than men.
B) Nearly all people with the fragile-X chromosomal abnormality are mentally retarded.
C) Individuals with more triplet repeats are less likely to get the disease.
D) In families with fragile-X syndrome, later generations tend to show more and more severe symptoms of the disease.
E) None of the above

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Fragile-X syndrome is a genetic condition that often worsens in severity with each successive generation, a phenomenon known as genetic anticipation.

Which of the Following Statements About Fragile-X Syndrome Is True