Pedigree Chart Quiz

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

• They are siblings

• They are cousins

• They are married ("a couple")

• They are the children

What does an unshaded square represent?

• Not affected male

• Not affected female

• Affected male

• Affected female

What does this shaded circle represent?

• Not affected male

• Not affected female

• Affected male

• Affected female

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What does this unshaded circle represent?

• Not Affected Male

• Not Affected Female

• Affected Male

• Affected Female

How many females are in this pedigree?

• 3
• 4
• 6
• 7

How many of the males in this pedigree show the trait being studied?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 6

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

What is the relationship between Ryan and Donna?

• Siblings

• Father-Daughter

• Husband and Wife (Couple)

• Uncle and niece

What is the relationship between Joe and Max

• Brothers

• Grandfather and grandson

• Father and son

• Cousins

How many generations are shown in this pedigree?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which individual in the first generation is a carrier?

• The male
• The female
• individual 1
• None of the above

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2