Ella and Olivia are sisters. Both sisters are taller than average, but each sister has specific traits the other sister does not. Ella is a competitive swimmer who trains outside in the summer. Her hair is bleached blond by the sun and by chlorine in the pool water. Her many hours of practice have made her fit and muscular. Olivia loves to help people and wants to become a nurse someday. She volunteers every week at the nursing home where her great-grandmother lives. She walks the residents to and from their daily activities, and in the evening during dinner, she play the piano beautifully for them.

Which of the following traits is inherited?

A) Height
B) Piano Skills
C) Sun-Bleached Hair
D) Strong Muscles

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening