How Would You Go About Determining Whether a Trait Was

question 17

Essay

How would you go about determining whether a trait was controlled by a single gene or by polygenes? Would pedigree analysis be of use in answering this question?

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Definitions:

Initial Interview

The first meeting between a client and a healthcare provider intended to gather information and establish a therapeutic relationship.

Clinician

A healthcare professional involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients.

Information

Data, knowledge, or details about someone or something that is transmitted or received.

Behavior Disorder

A type of disorder that involves a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents that last for at least six months and cause problems in school, at home, and in social situations.