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-a grid used to determine the probability of inheriting genetic traits

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A Punnett square is a grid used to determine the probability of inheriting genetic traits by organizing maternal and paternal alleles.

Answer: D
 A pedigree is a chart or family tree used to track the inheritance of genetic traits over multiple generations.

Answer: B
 Cystic fibrosis is an example of a single-gene disease, which is caused by a mutation in a single gene.

Answer: G
 A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes, arranged by size, shape, and banding pattern.

Answer: H
 Genetic predisposition refers to an increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition due to genetic factors.

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

Answers: A, C, F
 Turner syndrome, Down syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome are all genetic disorders caused by numerical abnormalities in chromosomes.

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