Which of the following is another term for an index case?
A)Genotype
B)Phenotype
C)Proband
D)Zygote

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A proband is another term for an index case, which is a person who is the first in a family or population to be diagnosed with a particular illness or condition. A genotype refers to an individual's genetic makeup, a phenotype refers to an individual's observable characteristics resulting from their genotype, and a zygote is a fertilized egg.

Which of the Following Is Another Term for an Index