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(Solved): 1. In human genetics, the pedigree is used for analysis of inheritance patterns. Females are represe ...


1. In human genetics, the pedigree is used for analysis of inheritance patterns. Females are
represented by circles and males by squares. Each 2-generation pedigree below presents a
human trait and its observed inheritance pattern. Unaffected individuals are represented by
unshaded symbols and affected individuals by shaded symbols. For each pedigree (A and B),
state (yes or no) whether the transmission of the trait can be explained by each of the listed
simple modes of inheritance. Do NOT assume that the trait is rare.

I II 1 A 2 1 2 Autosomal recessive Autosomal dominant X-linked recessive X-linked dominant 3 Pedigree A I II 1 B 1 Pedigree B

 

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I II 1 A 2 1 2 Autosomal recessive Autosomal dominant X-linked recessive X-linked dominant 3 Pedigree A I II 1 B 1 Pedigree B 2 2


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Ans:- Pedigree A Pedigree B Autosomal Dominant No Yes Autosomal Recessive Yes Yes X linked dominant No No X linked recessive No Yes Explanation:- Pedigree A:- Trait shown in pedigree A cannot be dominant, because both the patrents are carrier but tra
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