Genomic Variation Influencing Susceptibility and Resistance to Health Problems

Question 1

A _____ _____ is having one or more gene variations that increase the risk for disease expression.

Answer 1

genetic susceptibility

Question 2

Scientists have termed genes that can protect against the development of a specific disease _____ _____ or modifier genes, which confer genetic resistance.

Answer 2

resistance genes

Question 3

_____ traits can be explained and shown to follow stable patterns of inheritance with strong patterns of probability prediction.

Answer 3

Monogenic