In its normal form, part of the gene that controls Huntington's disease repeats its sequence of bases ____.
A) under ten times
B) between approximately 11-24 times
C) at least 36 times
D) approximately 75 or 80 times

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In its normal form, the gene that controls Huntington's disease, known as the HTT gene, typically has a CAG repeat sequence that occurs between approximately 11-24 times. When the number of repeats exceeds 36, it leads to the development of Huntington's disease.

In Its Normal Form, Part of the Gene That Controls