Pedigree

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What does an open circle represent in a pedigree chart?

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Not Affected Female

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How many generations are typically shown in a pedigree chart?

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4

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In a pedigree chart, what is the phenotype of a mother with blue eyes (recessive trait) in generation 1?

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Blue

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What is the genotype of a father with blue eyes (recessive trait) in generation 1?

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Aa

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What is the genotype of a mother with brown eyes (dominant trait) in generation 1 if she has blue eyes children?

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aa

Front

What does a filled square represent in a pedigree chart?

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Affected Male

Front

What does a filled circle represent in a pedigree chart?

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Affected Female

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What is the purpose of a pedigree chart?

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To track inheritance patterns of traits across generations.

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What does the term 'phenotype' refer to?

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The observable characteristics of an organism.

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What does the term 'genotype' refer to?

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The genetic makeup of an organism.