A Cardiac Researcher Is Trying to Determine If a Pattern

question 39

Multiple Choice

A cardiac researcher is trying to determine if a pattern of very high blood cholesterol is genetic in a group of Pennsylvania Dutch.Therefore,the scientist looks through years of medical records,plus patterns of marriage through several generations.The investigator is doing a type of hereditary research called ________.

• A)back crossing
• B)pedigree analysis
• C)linkage mapping
• D)title searching

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Definitions:

Swing

A type of seat suspended from a structure or mechanism, designed for an individual to sit and move back and forth, or a musical genre characterized by a strong rhythm suitable for dancing.

Baseballs

Hard balls used in the game of baseball, made of cork, rubber, and wrapped in leather, designed for hitting, pitching, and catching in the sport.

Hitting

Striking someone or something with force, often using hands, tools, or weapons, and can refer to physical actions in various sports and contexts.

Culture

The social behavior, norms, knowledge, and artifacts of a group of people, passed from one generation to another through communication and imitation.