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Question 6 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Which pedigree symbol is used to represent a female carrier of a recessive X-linked trait?

Answer
A
Image with description A circle with no shading.
B
Image with description A square with no shading.
C
Image with description A fully shaded square.
D
Image with description A half-shaded circle.

Explanation

In a pedigree, a circle represents a female, and half-shading indicates that the person is a carrier. Therefore, a half-shaded circle represents a female carrier of a recessive X-linked trait.

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