Multiple choice

A defective gene leads to major defect in the offspring. This is a/an _________ factor affecting health.

  1. intrinsic

  2. extrinsic

  3. community

  4. social

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Explanation

A defective gene that leads to a defect is a factor which is present inside the body cells of an organism. Hence, it is an internal factor. Extrinsic factors are those which are outside of the body and they include causative agents, diet, community, social system, etc.