4.8.1 - Pedigree Analysis
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What is pedigree analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how family trees visualize traits.
What shapes represent males and females in a pedigree?
💡 Hint: Consider the basic symbols in graphs.
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What does a filled square indicate in a pedigree chart?
💡 Hint: Think about what the filling represents.
Pedigree analysis cannot be used in which of the following situations?
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of pedigree analysis.
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Given a pedigree chart, determine the probability that a child will inherit a recessive trait if both parents are carriers.
💡 Hint: Consider the ratio of heterozygous to homozygous traits.
Analyze the implications of autosomal recessive and X-linked traits portrayed in a pedigree, and explain the expected outcomes in future generations.
💡 Hint: Look for patterns in how traits pass through genders.
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