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Children of a parent that has HD. It is a genetic disease- the only way to get it is to inherit it.

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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.


What is the particular language of a particular group called?

The particular language of a particular group is called a dialect. Dialects can vary based on factors such as region, social class, or cultural background within a larger language group.


What does endemic disease mean?

Endemic disease refers to a disease that is regularly found within a specific geographic area or population. It is constantly present at a baseline level in that particular region or group, without the need for external introduction.


What is the group of cells that perform a particular function called?

A group of cells that perform a particular function in the body are tissues. (Or tissue)


What is the meaning of syndrome?

Generally speaking, a syndrome is a condition that has a specific array of symptoms. According to the Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties (Second Edition), a syndrome is "a group of symptoms that occur together that constitute a recognizable condition", and that "'syndrome' is less specific than 'disorder' or 'disease', which generally imply a specific cause or disease process".

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