Pedigrees Flashcards

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1
Q

What does a pedigree reveal?

A

Patterns of inheritance of human traits

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What does a shaded in circle represent on a pedigree?

A

Affected Female (shaded = affected; circle = female)

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What does an unshaded square represent on a pedigree?

A

Unaffected male ( unshaded = unaffected; square = male )

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4
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What represents the proband on a pedigree?

A

a “P” with an arrow pointing to a shaded square or circle (male or female)

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If you see a dot in the middle of a square or circle on a pedigree, what does this represent?

A

Heterozygous

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