pedigree

Name: _Shane Gorsuch__ Be sure that you read through the pedigree web page carefully. Then, follow the links (in order) and answer these questions as you go. Make sure that you are reading all of the information as you view these web pages, since they will help you b e successful with your pedigree project. **BEFORE YOU BEGIN:** ** Copy this text and paste into a blank word processing document on your computer (ex: Microsoft Word). You may then either type your answers directly into your computer or print out this page and write your answers directly onto the printout.

** 1. Write the definition from the National Human Genome Research Institute for the word: pedigree [] A simplified diagram of a family's genealogy that shows family members' relationships to each other and how a particular trait or disease has been inherited. 2. What does this symbol mean? affected male 3. What does this symbol mean? deseased female 4. How many generations are shown in this pedigree? 3 5. Why take the time to draw a pedigree?( Summarize in your own words) to find out who in your family has a certian disease and if you could be affected by it. 6. Why would you use this symbol in a pedigree? unknown sex of a person 7. What symbol would you use for a couple with no children? 8. What symbol would you use for a divorce? 9. What are 2 ways to symbolize the number of children from a marriage? a.  b.  10. What does this symbol mean? monozygotic twins 11. What are various shades used for in a pedigree? different afflictions 12. Name 2 basic facts that this site recommends you use in a pedigree: a. biological relationships b.medical info
 * Click on “View Illustration” and analyze the pedigree to answer these questions: **
 * Click on “Uses of Pedigrees” to answer the following questions: **[|**http://mchneighborhood.ichp.edu/pacnorgg/GNW/GeneticFamilyHx.html**]