Genetic and environmental causes of disease Flashcards

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What is heritability?

A

the extent that observed differences are due to genes

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How can heritability be measured?

A

family studies
twin studies
adoption studies
migrant studies

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How is sickle cell anaemia related to the environment?

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those with sickle cell anaemia are resistant to malaria

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