Pedigree Quiz

Colorblindness is a sex-linked trait. What percent of their daughters will be carriers?

• 0%

• 50%

• 100%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Colorblindness is a sex-linked trait. What percent of their sons will be colorblind?

• 0%

• 50%

• 100%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Examine the pedigree below. What is the genotype of the person with an arrow pointing to it?

• Dd

• dd

• DD

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Examine the pedigree below. Notice that the trait is not seen in each generation. What does this tell you about how this trait is inherited?

• It tells us that it is a dominantly inherited trait

• It tells us that it is a sex-linked trait

• It tells us that it is a recessively inherited trait

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Examine the pedigree below. Notice that the trait is seen in each generation. What does this tell you about how this trait is inherited?

• It tells us that it is a dominantly inherited trait

• It tells us that it is a sex-linked trait

• It tells us that it is a recessively inherited trait

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Examine the pedigree below. The trait is only seen in males. What does this tell you about how this trait is inherited?

• It tells us that it is a dominantly inherited trait

• It tells us that it is a sex-linked trait

• It tells us that it is a recessively inherited trait

Which person on this pedigree is a carrier for the trait?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Why are linked traits often inherited together?

• They like to be

• They are on the same chromosome

• Meiosis

Which type of genetic disease often has symptoms that appear later in life?

• Dominant

• Recessive

• X-linked

Which type of biologist would you visit if you wanted to know if your children could inherit a genetic disease?

• Epidemiologist

• Genetic counselor

• Pharmacologist

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2