Pedigrees Flashcards
1
Q
What does a pedigree reveal?
A
Patterns of inheritance of human traits
2
Q
What does a shaded in circle represent on a pedigree?
A
Affected Female (shaded = affected; circle = female)
3
Q
What does an unshaded square represent on a pedigree?
A
Unaffected male ( unshaded = unaffected; square = male )
4
Q
What represents the proband on a pedigree?
A
a “P” with an arrow pointing to a shaded square or circle (male or female)
5
Q
If you see a dot in the middle of a square or circle on a pedigree, what does this represent?
A
Heterozygous
