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OpenStudy (hanamalik):

who can explain pedigrees simply?

OpenStudy (hanamalik):

@UsernameNotTaken

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

a rich as.s posh dog rich people have basically a pure blood fancy shamcy good genes opposite of Hermonie from Harry Potter

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

make sense?

OpenStudy (hanamalik):

@PRAETORIAN.10

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

hahah yes really

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

does that explain the question adequately?

OpenStudy (hanamalik):

no @PRAETORIAN.10

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

ok we'll use doc google

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

pedigree ˈpɛdɪɡriː/ noun 1. the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be pure-bred. "they are looking for animals with pedigrees"

OpenStudy (hanamalik):

not helping. @PRAETORIAN.10

OpenStudy (hanamalik):

@Sword

OpenStudy (baconboy73):

A pedigree is a chart or image that records the ancestry of a family. A row represents the same generation, and connecting lines show parent-child relationships. Squares usually represent males, and circles usually represent females (this might not always be true, depending on your teacher!). Pedigrees can be used to show what family members are affected by a certain genetic trait, usually denoted by a filled in or solid shape. An outline indicates an unaffected member. Does this help?

OpenStudy (hanamalik):

simpler? @baconboy73

OpenStudy (baconboy73):

Basically a picture that shows which certain people in a family are affected by a genetic disease.

OpenStudy (hanamalik):

how do you read it though?

OpenStudy (baconboy73):

Solid circles/squares mean that person is affected, empty means that person is not affected. Circles mean girls, squares mean guys.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a pedigree is a diagram showing genetic relationships between members of a family. It is used to analyze patterns of inheritance for specific genetic traits.

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