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DeMarcus Johnson
on Oct 27, 2024
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Geneticists study pedigrees in order to predict how traits determined by phenotype are inherited from one generation to the next.
Pedigrees
A diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next, used in genetics.
Phenotype
A group of visible traits in a person that arise from the interplay between their genetic code and environmental factors.
Inherited
Passed down from parent to offspring through genes, referring to traits or conditions that are genetic in nature.
- Recognize the critical role that genomic and genetic screening plays in detecting and managing genetic conditions early on.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the critical role that genomic and genetic screening plays in detecting and managing genetic conditions early on.