Pedigrees
PEDIGREES
- Allow for the tracking of traits through multiple generations
- Allows for the prediction of the probability that a trait will appear in an offspring
- Squares represent male
- Circles represent female
- Shaded shapes indicate the individual is affected with the trait being studied
Carrier
Individuals that are phenotypically dominant but carry the recessive trait (which can be passed on to offspring)
To see how Pedigrees are used to predict the transmission of genetic diseases, such as Cystic Fibrosis and Huntington's disease, see the full tutorial on Pedigrees.