Question
Why is pedigree analysis done in humans? List two reasons why the Mendelian experiments cannot be carried out in human beings.
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Answer
- Pedigree analysis is carried out for studying inheritance of human traits. It is also useful when studying species with a long generation time.
- The common Mendelian experiments are not possible in humans because:
- Generation period is long.
- Progeny of a couple is small.
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