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12. Genetic disorders can be studied using the construction of pedigrees. In a pedigree: a. Males are represented by: b. Females are represented by: c. Affected individuals are represented by:

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter13: Genes, Chromosomes, And Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2TYK: The following pedigree shows the pattern of inheritance of red green color blindness in a family....

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