What Is the Primary Purpose of a Pedigree

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a pedigree?

• A)To identify family members' places within a kindred and describe their medical history.
• B)To establish which person within a kindred is responsible for introducing a genetic mutation into the family.
• C)To determine the specific risk of any one family member to develop or pass on a genetic-based health problem.
• D)To establish which person within a kindred is responsible for bringing the family to the attention of a genetics professional.

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Definitions:

Bags Per Month

A measurement of quantity, often used to describe the production or consumption rate of bags within a monthly period.

Market Equilibrium

occurs in a market when the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded, typically represented by the intersection of supply and demand curves.

Surplus

An excess of production or supply over demand, often resulting in a decrease in prices.

Equilibrium Price

The rate at which the supply of products aligns perfectly with the demand for these goods.