15. Pedigree Analysis

Question 1

Mating of genetically related individuals.

Answer 1

Consanguinity

Question 2

What is the probability of sharing a gene between:

1. Siblings
2. Cousins
3. Second Cousins

Answer 2

1. 1/2
2. 1/8
3. 1/32

Question 3

Finish the statement:

The rarer the recessive disorder in a child, the more likely parents are _____________.

Answer 3

consanguineous

Question 4

2 characteristics seen in an X-linked dominant pedigree.

Answer 4

1. More females affected

2. NO father-son transmission