2/15 - Pedigree - Deducing Genotypes

The trait being studied in this pedigree has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. What are the possible genotypes for individual #1?

• Either AA or Aa

• AA only

• Aa only

• aa only

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

The trait being studied in this pedigree has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. What are the possible genotypes for individual #3?

• Either Aa or AA

• AA only

• Aa only

• aa only

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

This pedigree shows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. Will and Abigail had 3 children. What can possibly be Lyla's genotype?

• Either AA or Aa

• Either Aa or aa

• aa only

• Aa only

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

This pedigree shows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. Will and Abigail had 3 children. What can possibly be Carlos's genotype?

• Either AA or Aa

• Either Aa or aa

• aa only

• Aa only

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

This pedigree shows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. Suppose Carlos has a 4th child with Megan, what is the probability that their next child will have the trait?

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

• 100%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

This pedigree shows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. Daniel and Zoe have 3 children. What is Zoe's genotype?

• Either AA or Aa

• aa only

• AA only

• Aa only

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

This pedigree shows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. Daniel and Zoe have 3 children. What of the following choices is possible for Omar's genotype?

• Either AA or Aa

• aa only

• Either Aa or aa

• Aa only

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

This pedigree shows an X-linked dominant pattern of inheritance. What is Apollo's genotype?

• X^AY

• X^aY

• X^AX^A

• X^aX^a

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

An incomplete pedigree is shown for a rare genetic condition. This genetic condition has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

What symbol should be placed in the red circle in Generation II?

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Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

An incomplete pedigree is shown for a rare genetic condition. This genetic condition has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

What symbol should be placed in the box in Generation III?

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Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1