What is a Pedigree?
Pedigree

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A diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors.
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What does a filled square represent in a pedigree chart?
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An affected male.
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What does an open circle represent in a pedigree chart?
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A not affected female.
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How do you determine the number of affected individuals in a pedigree?
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Count the filled symbols representing affected individuals.
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What is the genotype for an individual with a recessive trait?
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It is represented as 'gg'.
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What does a filled circle represent in a pedigree chart?
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An affected female.
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What is the purpose of a pedigree chart?
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To track the inheritance of traits across generations.
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