Pedigrees

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What does B indicate in a pedigree?

Back

Line that indicates a marriage.

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What do we use pedigrees for?

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To track traits in families.

Front

Which individual in the first generation is a carrier?

Back

I-2.

Front

On a pedigree, this symbol represents a ----

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Not affected female.

Front

Dominant alleles are represented by a ---

Back

Capital letter.

Front

What does a square represent in a pedigree?

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A male.

Front

What does a circle represent in a pedigree?

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A female.

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What does a shaded symbol indicate in a pedigree?

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An affected individual.

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What does a horizontal line between two symbols represent?

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A marriage or union.

Front

What does a vertical line connecting parents to offspring represent?

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The relationship of parents and children.