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-a chart that illustrates the genetic relationship in a family over several generations

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Pedigree is a chart that illustrates the genetic relationship in a family over several generations.

Answer: B
 Cystic fibrosis is a single-gene disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.

Answer: C
 Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which an individual has an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Answer: G
 Karyotype is a visualization of an individual's chromosomes, arranged in pairs and numbered by size.

Answer: H
 Genetic predisposition refers to an increased likelihood of developing a certain disease or condition based on an individual's genetic makeup.

Answer: E
 Single-gene diseases (also known as Mendelian disorders) are caused by mutations in a single gene.

Answer: F
 Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition in which an individual has an extra X chromosome, resulting in male hypogonadism and other physical characteristics.

Answer: I
 PKU (phenylketonuria) is a genetic disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

Answer: J
 A Punnett square is a diagram used to predict the outcomes of a genetic cross between two individuals, based on their genotypes.

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