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What is the purpose of the symbols used in pedigree analysis?
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationNEET
Options:
  • A To identify the sex of an individual
  • B To represent the inheritance of a particular trait in the family tree
  • C To represent the number of chromosomes in an individual
  • D To indicate the presence of a genetic mutation
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To represent the inheritance of a particular trait in the family tree
Symbols are used in pedigree analysis to represent the inheritance of a particular trait or disease in the family tree over several generations.

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