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:

Social Scientists

Researchers or experts who study human society and social relationships through disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and psychology.

Color-Blind Society

An idealized societal concept where individuals do not judge or discriminate against others based on their skin color or racial background.

White Skin Color

A description of the lighter pigmentation of the skin, often associated with people of European descent.

Family Group

A social unit consisting of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together or maintaining close emotional ties.