Family Trees and Pedigrees


Resource ID#: 123666 Primary Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Genetic diseases can be traced through a family tree or a pedigree. Here, you will learn about the different types of inheritance patterns that explains how genetic diseases are passed on through generations.

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: pedigree, sex-linked disorders, x-linked disorders, genes, heredity, autosomal, autosome, XY, XX, genetic disease, dominant, recessive
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8

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