Pedigree Analysis (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Pedigree chart definition
Pedigree chart definition
Diagram showing trait inheritance across family generations
Pedigree symbol: circle
Pedigree symbol: circle
Female
Pedigree symbol: square
Pedigree symbol: square
Male
Pedigree symbol: filled shape
Pedigree symbol: filled shape
Affected individual (expresses the trait)
Consanguineous breeding meaning
Consanguineous breeding meaning
Mating between closely related individuals (inbreeding)
Generation labelling in pedigrees
Generation labelling in pedigrees
Roman numerals (I, II, III, IV, V)
Autosomal dominant skip generations?
Autosomal dominant skip generations?
No, cannot skip a generation
Autosomal recessive skip generations?
Autosomal recessive skip generations?
Yes, can skip a generation
Y-linked inheritance: which sex?
Y-linked inheritance: which sex?
Only males can show the trait
Carrier definition
Carrier definition
Organism with one recessive allele, doesn't show trait