Pedigree analysis is resorted to for genetic analysis in humans rather than conventional genetic methods because:

I. Choice matings are not possible

II. Number of progeny is limited

Of the two statements:

(1) Only I is correct

(2) Only II is correct

(3) Both I and II are correct

(4) Both I and II are incorrect

Subtopic:  Pedigree Analysis: Basics |
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Which one of the following symbols and its representation, used in human pedigree analysis is correct?

(1) = Marriage between relatives

(2) = Unaffected male

(3) = Unaffected female

(4) = Male affected

Subtopic:  Pedigree Analysis: Basics |
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NEET - 2010
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Pedigree analysis is not utilized to trace

1. Specific trait

2. Sex ratio

3. Disease

4. Abnormality

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Which of the following symbols represent consanguineous mating? 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Subtopic:  Pedigree Analysis: Basics |
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Study the pedigree chart given below to identify the disorder

1.Sickle cell anaemia

2. Haemophilia

3. Myotonic dystrophy

4. Phenylketonuria

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What does the given pedigree chart shows? 

1. Sex-linked recessive trait

2. Sex-linked dominant trait

3. Inheritance of Sickle cell anaemia

4. Inheritance of autosomal dominant trait

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Which one of the following symbols and its representation, used in the human pedigree analysis is correct?

1. = Mating between relatives
2.     = Unaffected male
3.     = Unaffected female
4.     = male affected

Subtopic:  Pedigree Analysis: Basics |
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Study the pedigree chart of a certain family given below and select the correct conclusion which can be drawn for the character:

 

1. The parents could not have had a normal daughter for this character
2. The trait under study could not be colourblindness
3. The male parent is homozygous dominant
4. The female parent is heterozygous

Subtopic:  Pedigree Analysis: Basics |
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The mode of inheritance shown by filled symbols in the given pedigree is most likely:

1.Autosomal recessive2.Autosomal dominant
3.Sex-linked recessive4.Sex-linked dominant
Subtopic:  Pedigree Analysis: Basics | Pedigree Analysis: Problem Solving |
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Study the given diagram and select the best option:
1. The mating between I-1 and I-II is consanguineous
2. The first born child of I-1 and I-II is a male
3. The first born child of I-1 and I-II is a female
4. The first born child of I-1 and I-II is affected by a genetic disease
Subtopic:  Pedigree Analysis: Basics | Pedigree Analysis: Problem Solving |
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