Author Question: Describe three similarities in phenotype between yourself and two other family members. What major ... (Read 82 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe three similarities in phenotype between yourself and two other family members. What major differences exist? Describing similarities and differences in a family other thanyour own are acceptable.

What will be an ideal response

Question 2

Using the information provided in Chapter 3, develop a profile of two different couples who would be at risk for transmitting genetic disorders to their children.

What will be an ideal response

medine · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Students should demonstrate an understanding of phenotype in their descriptions.
Both similarities and differences should be included.

Answer to Question 2

This answer should include the various factors known to put a couple at risk for
having a child with a genetic disorder: Older mothers and fathers, parents from the
same ethnic group, parents related to each other, previous spontaneous abortions,
or having had children with inherited disorders.