Master the Symbols & Meanings in Pedigrees: A Guide to Genetic History

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In your own words, define the following symbols used in a pedigree: a square, a circle, an unshaded circle, a shaded square, a horizontal line, and a vertical line.

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In your own words, define the following symbols used in a pedigree: a square, a circle, an unshaded circle, a shaded square, a horizontal line, and a vertical line.

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A square- a symbol used in a pedigree to represent a male

A circle- a symbol used in a pedigree to represent a female

An unshaded circle- a symbol used

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Unlock the language of genetic history with our guide to understanding pedigrees and their symbols. Learn how to interpret squares circles and lines to track inheritance patterns for traits and diseases.


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