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jasdeep_brar

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An affected individual who manifests symptoms of a particular condition through whom a family with a genetic disorder is ascertained is called a(n):
 
  A. Consultand
  B. Consulband
  C. Index patient
  D. Proband

Question 2

An autosomal dominant disorder involves the:
 
  A. X chromosome
  B. Y chromosome
  C. Mitochondrial DNA
  D. Non-sex chromosomes


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A proband is defined as the affected individual who manifests symptoms of a particular condition through whom a family with a genetic disorder is ascertained (Pagon et al. 19932013). The proband is the affected individual that brings the family to medical attention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Autosomal dominant (AD) inheritance is a result of a gene mutation in one of the 22 autosomes.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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