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Rules Regarding Recording a Pedigree | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about the rules regarding the recording a pedigree. A detailed health history of the family is the basic prerequisite for any form of genetic counselling and it is essential to have detailed information about the patient's (supposed to have any genetic abnormality or disease) relatives. A detailed pedigree gives us the necessary basic information [...]

By |2016-12-12T07:34:23+00:00December 12, 2016|Human Genetics|Comments Off on Rules Regarding Recording a Pedigree | Genetics
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Examples of Pedigree Pattern | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about the examples of pedigree pattern of autosomal and sex chromosomal genetic diseases. 1. Pedigree pattern of an autosomal dominant trait. Note the vertical pattern of inheritance. Solid squares and circles indicating the affected males and females while hollow squares and circles are unaffected males and females. 2. Pedigree patterns of an autosomal recessive [...]

By |2016-12-12T07:34:22+00:00December 12, 2016|Human Genetics|Comments Off on Examples of Pedigree Pattern | Genetics
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