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Part I
The Genetic Code From One Cell to Many From Genotype to Phenotype Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities
Chapter Three
Genome
the code for making a human being
Every person has a slightly different code, but the human genome is 99.5% the same for any 2 people.
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genotype
An organisms entire genetic inheritance, or genetic potential
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a clone originates from a live organism ART general term for the technique designed to help infertile couples conceive and then sustain a pregnancy
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begins when a person is vulnerable and has more body fat than is ideal
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Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities Who Should Get Counseling, and When?
genetic counseling
consultation and testing by trained experts that enable individuals to learn about their genetic heritage, including harmful conditions that they might pass along to any children they may conceive
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high risk individuals (who might hear bad news) do not always want to know
the truth might jeopardize their marriage, their insurance coverage, or their chance of parenthood
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