If a family history of mental retardation,psychological disorders,physical defects,or inherited diseases exists,a genetic counselor prepares a __________,which identifies affected relatives in a couple's family tree.

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A pedigree is a family tree that shows the inheritance of a particular trait or disease. Genetic counselors use pedigrees to identify affected relatives and determine the likelihood of passing on a genetic condition to future generations. Carrier detection, prenatal diagnosis, and genetic diagnosis are all specific types of genetic testing or interventions that may be recommended based on the results of a pedigree analysis.

If a Family History of Mental Retardation,psychological Disorders,physical Defects,or Inherited