Chapter 16 - Pedigrees

A detailed illustration of a family pedigree chart showing various inheritance patterns, with symbols representing male and female individuals, effects of traits, and multiple generations.

Understanding Pedigrees Quiz

Test your knowledge on pedigrees and inheritance patterns with this informative quiz! Designed for students and educators alike, this quiz will help you solidify your understanding of genetic traits and their transmission through generations.

  • 9 engaging questions
  • Covers autosomal and X-linked traits
  • Great for reinforcing your learning
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by AnalyzingGene123
A pedigree is primarily used to show
Someones genotype
The inheritance of a particular trait
Who marries who
Someones gender
A pedigree should show (may select multiple)
Adequate number of people
Members of both genders
Marriages and divorces
At least 3 generations
A pattern in a pedigree may show
Autosomal / Sex linked
Donuts
Dominance / Recessiveness
Affected individuals
State ONE key way in which you can identify the trait shown in a pedigree as autosomal dominant
State ONE key way in which you can identify the trait shown in a pedigree as autosomal recessive
State ONE key way in which you can identify the trait shown in a pedigree as X-linked dominant
State ONE key way in which you can identify the trait shown in a pedigree as X-linked recessive
Y linked pattern inheritances
Only show in males
Only show in males
MtDNA pattern inheritances
Only show in males
Only show in males
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