Family Trees Flashcards

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What does a family pedigree show?

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  • the pattern of inheritance of a particular characteristic
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What does a family tree show?

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  • the genotypes and phenotypes of several generations of individuals in a family
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How are family trees useful?

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  • can be used to predict whether a couple is likely to pass on a genetic disorder
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