OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
GENETICS
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Question
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In a pedigree, when a circle of square is halfway shaded, is it
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male
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female
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carrier
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non carrier
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sometimes, a circle or square is half shaded. This means the individual is a carrier.
Detailed explanation-2: -On a pedigree, carriers are represented either by a half-shaded symbol or a shaded dot in the middle of the symbol.
Detailed explanation-3: -In a pedigree, a circle represents a female, and a square represents a male. A filled-in circle or square shows that the individual has the trait being studied. The horizontal line that connects a circle and a square represents a marriage.
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