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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Heredity and Genetic Variation
Pedigree
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Pedigree
A pedigree is a diagram that shows how traits are passed down through generations of a family. It helps scientists and doctors track inherited traits and identify patterns of genetic conditions. Pedigrees use symbols to represent family members and show who has or carri...
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You may have heard the phrase, “That runs in the family.” This means a trait is passed from parents to children.
Scientists use a pedigree chart to study how traits are inherited across generations. It resembles a family tree but shows who has a specific trait, such as dimples or a genetic condition.
In a pedigree chart, squares rep...
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