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Guide Questions:
1. How can you explain to the family in simplest way the word NAMAMANA?
This is how I am going to explain to the family the word namamana. I will say
“Ma’am/sir, when you say namamana po, it is the passing on of physical or mental
characteristics genetically from one generation to another. Illness and diseases can be
inherited also by your predecessors. Looking at BA’s condition, achondroplasia was seen
upon him. It is a form of short-limbed dwarfism or also known as “Pandak”.”
2. Provide an illustration that explains the genetic inheritance.