The pedigree below shows inheritance of a particular autosomal (not X-linked) trait across three generations. This trait is controlled by a single gene. Males are shown as squares, females as circles. Shaded shapes indicate the person DOES have the trait, white shapes indicate the person DOES NOT have the trait. This trait is ________, and the genotype of person 10 is ______.

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The pedigree below shows inheritance of a particular autosomal (not X-linked) trait across three generations. This trait is controlled by a single gene. Males are shown as squares, females as circles. Shaded shapes indicate the person DOES have the trait, white shapes indicate the person DOES NOT have the trait. This trait is ________, and the genotype of person 10 is ______.

 

The image presents a pedigree chart, which is a diagram used in genetics to show the occurrence of phenotypes and alleles from one generation to the next.

### Structure of the Pedigree:

- **Squares** represent males.
- **Circles** represent females.
- **Shaded symbols** indicate individuals expressing the trait of interest.

### Generations:

- The chart is organized into two generations.
- **First generation:** Comprised of individuals 1 and 2.
  - Individual 2 is shaded, indicating they express the trait.
- **Second generation:** Contains individuals 3 through 7.
  - All are unshaded except for individuals 4 and 6, who marry into the family.

### Offspring:

- Individuals 3 and 4 have children 8, 9, and 10, with 10 being shaded.
- Individuals 5, 6, and 7 do not have offspring shown in this chart.

This diagram can be used to track and predict the inheritance of a specific genetic trait. In this case, the trait is likely inherited in a recessive manner, as it skips the first generation and reappears in the third generation.
Transcribed Image Text:The image presents a pedigree chart, which is a diagram used in genetics to show the occurrence of phenotypes and alleles from one generation to the next. ### Structure of the Pedigree: - **Squares** represent males. - **Circles** represent females. - **Shaded symbols** indicate individuals expressing the trait of interest. ### Generations: - The chart is organized into two generations. - **First generation:** Comprised of individuals 1 and 2. - Individual 2 is shaded, indicating they express the trait. - **Second generation:** Contains individuals 3 through 7. - All are unshaded except for individuals 4 and 6, who marry into the family. ### Offspring: - Individuals 3 and 4 have children 8, 9, and 10, with 10 being shaded. - Individuals 5, 6, and 7 do not have offspring shown in this chart. This diagram can be used to track and predict the inheritance of a specific genetic trait. In this case, the trait is likely inherited in a recessive manner, as it skips the first generation and reappears in the third generation.
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"Inheritance" is the process through which a child gets genetic information from his or her parents. The entire process of heredity is based on inheritance, which is why the offspring are identical to the parents. This simply implies that individuals of the same family have comparable features as a result of heredity. 

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