Question

1. what type of evidence would best help a medical detective identify a genetic disorder?

c. the patient’s height
b. family health records
d. a food diary
a. weather reports

Explanation:

To identify a genetic disorder, evidence related to family genetics is crucial. Family health records (B) can show patterns of inherited conditions. Height (C) is influenced by many factors, not just genetics. A food diary (D) relates to diet, not genetics. Weather reports (A) are irrelevant to genetic disorders.

Answer:

B. Family health records