What Information in a Pedigree Would Indicate a Condition Is

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Multiple Choice

What information in a pedigree would indicate a condition is likely dominant?

• A) Twenty-five percent of the individuals in the pedigree have the condition.
• B) Two-thirds of the affected individuals are females.
• C) None of the affected individuals have unaffected parents.
• D) Most of the affected individuals are males.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A habituation technique where two stimuli are regularly paired; initially, the response is influenced by the second stimulus, but gradually, it's influenced by the first stimulus alone.

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, most notably the experiment with dogs that led to the discovery of the conditioned reflex.

Organisms

Any individual living entity, from microscopic bacteria to humans, capable of reproducing, growing, and maintaining homeostasis.

European Colonies

Territories around the world that were controlled and governed by European powers from the 16th to the 20th centuries, contributing to a period of significant global colonization.