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Unit 2: How does inheritance impact on diversity?
Quick questions on Pedigree analysis: VCE Biology Unit 2
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What are pedigree symbols?Show answer
A standard pedigree uses these conventions:
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State four rules for identifying X-linked recessive inheritance from a pedigree. [4 marks]
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A pedigree shows a trait that appears in every generation, affects males and females equally, and an affected child always has at least one affected parent. Identify the inheritance pattern and explain your reasoning. [3 marks]
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Refer to a pedigree of an autosomal recessive disorder with two heterozygous parents. (a) Draw the Punnett square. (b) Calculate the probability that all three of their next children are affected.
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