Genetics Pedigree Quiz

What does a pedigree represent?

• A family tree

• A picture of circles and squares

• A list of genetic traits

• A map of genetic disorders

What do circles represent in a pedigree?

• Females

• Dominant traits

• Males

• Recessive traits

What do squares represent in a pedigree?

• Recessive traits

• Dominant traits

• Females

• Males

What does the shading of shapes in a pedigree indicate?

• The presence of a dominant trait

• The gender of the individual

• The presence of a recessive trait

• The number of offspring

What is the trait being tracked in the pedigree?

• Attached earlobes

• Freckles

• Hair color

• Eye color

What is the genotype of the father in the first generation?

• Ee

• EE

• XX

• ee

How many siblings does the father have?

• 0

• 3

• 1

• 2

What is the phenotype of the paternal grandfather?

• Free earlobes

• Attached earlobes

• Blue eyes

• Brown hair

What is the genotype of the paternal grandmother?

• EE

• XX

• Ee

• ee

What is the genotype of individual 9?

• ee

• EE

• XX

• Ee