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Pedigrees Exam Study Guide | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
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What is a Pedigree? A graphic representation of an individual's family tree that can show patterns of inheritance Sex-linked, Autosomal Dominant, Autosomal Recessive What are the symbols on a Pedig... ree and what do they mean? Square - Male Circle - Female Shaded in = affected Left blank = unaffected Half shaded = carrier What are the 3 types and what do they mean? Sex Linked: Carrier females or only males. Autosomal Recessive: Skips a generation. Autosomal Dominant: Appears in every generation. What does a Horizontal Line connecting a SQUARE to a CIRCLE mean? It means the male and female are mating. What do Vertical Lines represent? They connect the parents to their offspring. What do the rows of a pedigree categorize? Generations [Show More]
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