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Biochapter7-3
Biology words for chapter7-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| genetic counselor | a professional who helps parents predict the chances that their children will inherit a genetic disorder |
| genetic disorder | harmful effects present in an offspring caused by the presence of harmful alleles inherited from parents |
| mutated gene | a gene that is not coped right; it can cause inheritable change in the DNA; can be caused by harmful chemicals, radiation, and pollution |
| muntation | a change in a gene by which the information on the gene may change; can be helpul, harmful, or neutral. |
| pedigree | a chart of family's history that shows the appearance of inheritable traits throughout several generations of a family |