Pedigrees and Inheritance Patterns Review

Front

In a pedigree, squares represent _______

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males

Front

In a pedigree, circles represent _____

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females

Front

In a pedigree, a person AFFECTED by a trait is

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shaded

Front

Assuming a trait is AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT, what genotype would make a person UNAFFECTED? Options: AA, Aa, aa, X^AY, X^aY

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aa

Front

Assuming a trait is AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE, what genotype would make a person AFFECTED?

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aa

Front

The genotype X^aY represents a ________

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recessive male

Front

The genotype X^AX^a represents a ________

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dominant female

Front

Assuming a trait is AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT, a person with the genotype "aa" would be

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unaffected

Front

Assuming a trait is AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT, a person with the genotype "Aa" would be

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affected

Front

Assuming a trait is AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE, a person with the genotype "Aa" would be

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unaffected