A disease shows increasing severity and earlier onset in successive generations. Which genetic concept explains this pattern?
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Correct answer: Genetic anticipation
Genetic anticipation refers to worsening disease severity or earlier onset across generations, often related to trinucleotide repeat expansion. Expressivity deals with severity variability without generational change.
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