Genetic Inheritance

Question 1

What is predisposition?

Answer 1

It is a tendency to a particular condition usually based on the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors. If you have a predisposition to think or act a certain way, you can anticipate your reaction before it happens.

Question 2

What is genetic predisposition?

Answer 2

A genetic predisposition means you are likely to inherit a trait from your parents. Someone might have a genetic predisposition to diabetes or to another illness. This means they are more susceptible to getting the predisposition.

Question 3

Give examples of genetic predisposition.

Answer 3

Some examples are:
> breast cancer
> diabetes
> bad teeth
> baldness (drug/alcohol addictions)
> personality (aggressive)