Pedigrees

Pedigrees

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Biology

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a pedigree?

Back

A pedigree is a diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a filled circle represent in a pedigree?

Back

A filled circle represents an affected female.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a filled square represent in a pedigree?

Back

A filled square represents an affected male.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does an open circle represent in a pedigree?

Back

An open circle represents a not affected female.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does an open square represent in a pedigree?

Back

An open square represents a not affected male.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a dominant and recessive trait?

Back

A dominant trait is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present, while a recessive trait is only expressed when two recessive alleles are present.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the genotype of an individual from a pedigree?

Back

You can determine the genotype by analyzing the phenotypes of the individual and their relatives, considering the inheritance patterns.

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