Pedigree Genetics

In a pedigree chart, a female is represented by a

• circle

• square

A heterozygous genotype is represented by a(n) ____________ circle or square.

• fully shaded

• half-shaded

If the male or female does not have the trait listed in the pedigree chart, then the circle or square is _________________.

• empty

• fully shaded

• half-shaded

What do half colored symbols represent?

• The individual is a carrier (heterozygous).

• The individual expresses the trait.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

In the second generation-how many people are carriers of the trait?

• 2

• 3

• 5

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

How many kids did the mother and father from the first generation have?

• 2

• 4

• 5

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

How many daughters did the mother and father from the first generation have?

• 2

• 4

• 5

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A dominant allele is represented by a ______ letter.

• lower-case

• capital

Which of the following genotypes is heterozygous?

• Bb

• BB

• bb

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is this?

• Pedigree

• Karyotype

• Venn diagram

• Punnett Square

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1