Answers Biology A Unit Test — Unit testQuestion 11

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Question 11 • Biology A

Which is a purpose for which a pedigree chart might be prepared?

Answer

A

to determine the gender of a fetus

B

to determine if a fetus has the correct number of chromosomes

C

to identify chromosomal defects

D

to identify the pattern of inheritance of a particular trait

Explanation

A pedigree chart records how a trait appears across generations in a family. By examining which relatives have the trait, scientists can identify its pattern of inheritance, such as dominant or recessive inheritance. Therefore, the correct choice is D, to identify the pattern of inheritance of a particular trait.

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