Why Would a Genetic Counselor Need to Know How to Construct

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why would a genetic counselor need to know how to construct a human pedigree?

• A)A genetic counselor provides individuals and potential parents with the probabilities of inheriting a particular disease.An accurate pedigree is an essential part of establishing the correct probabilities.
• B)A genetic counselor provides individuals and potential parents with the probabilities of inheriting a particular disease.An accurate pedigree is not necessary in determining disease.
• C)A genetic counselor needs to know how to construct pedigrees to determine genotypes.

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Definitions:

Canadian Companies

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Conglomerate Merger

Occurs when unrelated enterprises combine, such as Mobil Oil and Montgomery Ward.

Horizontal

Term often used in analysis to indicate a flat or level condition, such as a horizontal merger, which occurs between companies in the same industry.

Vertical Business Relationship

A business model where a company is involved in multiple stages of the production process, from raw material to final product, often through acquisitions or partnerships.