Pedigrees Flashcards
0
Q
What is an example of “many genes one trait”
A
Color of your skin hair and eyes
1
Q
What is an example of a “one gene many traits”
A
White tiger
2
Q
3 things that can have an influence on your traits other than gene a
A
Healthy diet
Plenty of exersize
Lifestyle choices
3
Q
What do you call a chart that traces a trait through the generations of a family
A
Pedigree
4
Q
What are the circles on a pedigree
A
Female
5
Q
What are the squares on a pedigree
A
Male
6
Q
What does a shaded shape mean?
A
It has the trait
7
Q
What does a half shaded shape mean
A
It carries the trait
8
Q
Is the trait with a full shape shaded in dominant or recessive
A
Dominant
