Pedigrees Flashcards

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What is a pedigree

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A pedigree is a pictoral representation of the pattern of a genetic trait or a condition in a family

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In pedigrees what are males drawn as

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Squares

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In pedigrees what are females drawn as

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Circles

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How do we know the individual has the genetic trait

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The circle/square will be shaded

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