Pedigree Analysis

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Pedigree Analysis: Overview

This topic covers the concept of Applications of Pedigree Analysis.

Important Questions on Pedigree Analysis

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In the given pedigree, circles represent females and squares represent males. Filled shapes indicate affected individuals; while, unfilled shapes indicate unaffected individuals for a particular disease controlled by gene P.

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i. X-linked dominant
ii. Autosomal dominant
iii. Autosomal recessive
iv. The genotype of I-2 is Pp or PP
v. The genotypes of II-2 and III-5 are same for the trait
vi. The genotype of II-7 is Pp or PP
Analyse the inheritance pattern along with the genotype (P is dominant allele andp is recessive allele) and choose the correct options(s).

HARD
IMPORTANT

In the given pedigree, circles represent females and squares represent males. Filled shapes indicate affected individuals; while, unfilled shapes indicate unaffected individuals for a particular disease controlled by gene P.

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i. X-linked dominant
ii. Autosomal dominant
iii. Autosomal recessive
iv. The genotype of I-2 is Pp or PP
v. The genotypes of II-2 and III-5 are same for the trait
vi. The genotype of II-7 is Pp or PP
Analyse the inheritance pattern along with the genotype (P is dominant allele andp is recessive allele) and choose the correct options(s).

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