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-The condition of having a gene that makes it more likely that you will develop a disease

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Genetic predisposition is the condition of having a gene that makes it more likely that you will develop a disease.

Answer: E
 Single-gene disease is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a single gene.

Answer: B
 Cystic fibrosis is a single-gene disease that causes the buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system.

Answer: G
 Karyotype is a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell, used to identify any abnormalities or disorders.

Answer: D
 A pedigree is a diagram that shows the genetic relationships between family members over several generations.

Answer: I
 PKU (phenylketonuria) is a single-gene disease that causes the buildup of a harmful substance in the body, leading to intellectual disability and other health problems.

Answer: J
 A Punnett square is a chart used to predict the possible genetic outcomes of a cross between two individuals.

Answer: A, F, C
 Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and Down syndrome are all genetic disorders caused by abnormalities in the number or structure of chromosomes.

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