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Haya94

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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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