Why is pedigree analysis done in the study of human genetics? Sta… - Vidyadip

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Why is pedigree analysis done in the study of human genetics? State the conclusions that can be drawn from it.

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Pedigree analysis is done to control crosses which are not possible in case of humans beings.
This can be useful analysis of traits in several generations of a family, to trace pattern of inheritance to check whether the trait is dominant or recessive or sex–linked or not.

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