Pedigrees
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what are pedigrees
A pedigree is a pictorial representation of the pattern of a genetic trait or condition in a family.
what is the legend for a pedigree
Males are drawn as squares. Females are drawn as circles. Individuals with the trait are shaded.
what does a horizontal line represent in a pedigree
it represents two individuals who are married/mated
in what order are the offsprings drawn in the pedigree
they are drawn from left to right from oldest to youngest
how are offsprings drawn in a pedigree
A horizontal line is drawn above the symbols of the offspring, with small vertical lines connecting the symbols to the horizontal line. the offspring line is joint to the parent with a vertical line