Pedigree
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a pedigree chart?
Back
A pedigree chart is a diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors, used to analyze the inheritance of traits.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a filled circle represent in a pedigree chart?
Back
A filled circle represents an affected female.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a filled square represent in a pedigree chart?
Back
A filled square represents an affected male.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a half-filled circle represent in a pedigree chart?
Back
A half-filled circle represents a female carrier of a trait.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a half-filled square represent in a pedigree chart?
Back
A half-filled square represents a male carrier of a trait.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the horizontal line connecting a circle and a square in a pedigree chart?
Back
The horizontal line indicates a mating between a male and a female.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a vertical line connecting a couple to a circle or square below represent?
Back
It represents the offspring of the couple.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
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