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10 January, 12:21

Which term describes the individual in a pedigree whose phenotype was first brought to the attention of a medical researcher?

A. Proband

B. Allele

C. Progeny

D. Sibship

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  1. 10 January, 12:50
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    Proband

    Explanation:

    In medical genetics, a proband is used to refer to the first person or individual in a pedigree whose phenotype is first brought out to attention of a medical researcher or the first affected family member to seek medical attention for a genetic disorder.

    A proband can be male or female.

    Proposito will refer to the male proband and it is denoted by a shaded square whereas proposita is a female proband denoted by a shaded circle.
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