Punnett Squares and Pedigrees

Front

What is this? Options: Pedigree, Karyotype, Venn diagram, Punnett Square

Back

Pedigree

Front

What do we use pedigrees for?

Back

To track traits in families

Front

In a pedigree, what shape represents a male? Options: circle, square, triangle, diamond

Back

square

Front

How many generations are shown in this pedigree?

Back

4

Front

What does an open circle represent?

Back

Not Affected Female

Front

What does a filled in square represent?

Back

Affected Male

Front

What does a horizontal line between a square and a circle mean?

Back

They are married ("together")

Front

What does a vertical line coming down from a square and circle that are connected by a horizontal line indicate?

Back

The children

Front

AA and Aa always show up as

Back

dominant

Front

aa always shows up as

Back

recessive