Pedigree Flashcards
1
Q
a graphic representation of genetic inheritance.
A
Pedigree
2
Q
Half shaded circle is a …
A
Carrier
3
Q
A carrier is a …
A
Heterozygous individual
4
Q
What is a square on the pedigree chart
A
Male
5
Q
What is a circle
A
Female
6
Q
What is a blue square
A
Affected male
7
Q
What is a blue circle
A
Affected female
8
Q
What happens when you have a line between a circle and a square?
A
It is called mating
9
Q
What happens when you have a line through a square or a circle
A
Death
10
Q
Each horizontal row of circles and squares in a pedigree designates a ______
A
Generation
11
Q
The most recent generation is at …..
A
The bottom
12
Q
Accuracy of a pedigree depends on the number of individuals who provide information about their…..
A
Phenotypes
13
Q
The more individuals included, the __________
A
more accurate the pedigree will be.
