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Genetic Predisposition is a genetic effect which influences the phenotype of an organism but which can be modified by the environmental conditions. Genetic testing is able to identify individuals who are genetically predisposed to certain health problems.

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What is the significance of genotypes where the alleles are the same in genetic inheritance?

When genotypes have the same alleles in genetic inheritance, it means that the individual is homozygous for that particular trait. This can have significance in determining the expression of that trait in the individual.


What is the difference between heritable and congenital disease?

The difference between hereditary and genetic is that hereditary is inherited. Genetic is dealing with cells and genes. hereditary means its coming from the previous generation example grand ma . mom father ,and has to do with health, genetic means its in the genes example as result of back round ancestry makes up your looks hair ,eye color , could be from mixture af all genes of different people grandfathered from way back in the past.


Do identical twins have the same DNA?

Yes, identical twins have the same DNA because they are formed from a single fertilized egg that splits into two embryos. This means they share the same genetic information and are genetically identical.


What is double recombination in the mapping?

Double recombination is when two crossover events occur between the same two genes during meiosis, leading to the exchange of genetic material twice. This can result in the suppression of recombination and distortion of the expected genetic distances in a genetic map.


What do it means When biologists speak of a universal genetic code they are referring to the fact that in nearly all organisms?

When biologists speak of a universal genetic code, they are referring to the fact that the same genetic code is used by almost all living organisms to translate DNA or RNA sequences into proteins. This universal genetic code is the set of rules by which nucleotide triplets (codons) are translated into amino acids.

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Is Treatment of genetic disease the same as genetic treatment of disease?

no but as I see it treatment of genetic disease is treating a genetic problem as a genetic treatment of a disease is using genetics to stop a certain disease that can be treated with genetics


Is pyorrhea or periodontist is the same disease?

I think pyorrhea is the disease, a periodontist is the type of dentist that treats it. My father had it and it seems to be genetic.


Can you have a genetic disease if the name of the disease is the same as mine?

Right. About. Here, is where I would give you a very witty answer.. this question had me pondering..


If you had a child die from SIDS can your granddaughter have the same problem?

No, SIDS is not a heredity or genetic disease.


Why do some people gets faint on the site of blood sheed?

Hemophobia, the fear of blood, is usually the result of the same thing that causes most phobias, a combination of a genetic predisposition and early trauma.


Why is a disease more likely to kill every one of a group of plants produced by tissue culture than a group produced by seed?

Plants produced by tissue culture are clones, so they all have the same genetic makeup. This means they have limited genetic diversity and are more susceptible to disease. In contrast, plants produced by seed have greater genetic diversity, which can help some individuals resist the disease.


How can several different mutations cause the same genetic disease?

Several different mutations can cause the same genetic disease due to the redundancy and complexity of genetic coding. Multiple mutations can occur in the same gene, affecting its function in various ways, such as altering protein structure, disrupting regulation, or leading to premature stop signals. Additionally, mutations in different genes that interact within the same biological pathway can also result in similar disease phenotypes. This genetic variability highlights the diverse mechanisms through which diseases can manifest despite differing underlying mutations.


How is Androgenic alopecia transmitted?

It is sexually transmitted because it is caused by a defect in the gene of a X-chromosome caused by a combination of genetic predisposition and sufficient circulating androgen, but it is unclear as to whether the condition in women is the same as that in men.


Is heart disorder means same as heart disease?

Yes it does because it is still the same principle as heart disease, the differences are extreemly minimal.


What is it called when your dog has diabetes?

The disease is still called diabetes in dogs and it is usually due to many of the same predisposing factors as Type II (adult-onset) diabetes mellitus in humans: overweight, lack of exercise, poor diet, genetic predisposition. Treatment is much the same as well: insulin, regular monitoring of the dog's blood sugar and routine checkups to monitor for the development of secondary conditions such as glaucoma or skin infections.


Why are there no carrier states with the dominantly inherited traits?

Everyone who has the genetic error gets the disease, because the bad gene is dominant. There is no such thing as a carrier for a dominant disease. A few dominant genetic diseases like Huntington's disease only cause symptoms later in life, so that people cannot know that they have the disease in early life, but this is not the same as being a carrier: these people actually have the disease.


What is the significance of genotypes where the alleles are the same in genetic inheritance?

When genotypes have the same alleles in genetic inheritance, it means that the individual is homozygous for that particular trait. This can have significance in determining the expression of that trait in the individual.