Pedigree Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pedigree?
A
a genetic chart that shows inheritance of one specific trait in a family
2
Q
How are the number of generations marked on a pedigree?
A
Roman numerals
3
Q
How is a male represented on a pedigree?
A
a square
4
Q
How is a female represented on a pedigree?
A
a circle
5
Q
how is a dominant homozygous trait represented?
A
unshaded
6
Q
how is a dominant heterozygous trait represented?
A
half shaded
7
Q
how is a recessive homozygous trait represented?
A
fully shaded
8
Q
what is incomplete dominance?
A
When two dominance traits combine creating a new trait (like a red color and a white color make pink)
9
Q
what is codominance?
A
When two dominance traits combine
