NEETZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and Variation
Select the correct statement for the given pedigree.
Options
- AAn analysis of traits in several generations of a family is called the pedigree analysis.In the pedigree analy
- BThe pattern of inheritance of Mendelian disorders can be traced in a family by pedigree analysis.
- CIn human genetics, pedigree study is a weak tool, which is utilised to trace the inheritance of a specific tra
- DBy pedigree analysis one can easily understand whether the trait in question is dominant or recessive.
Correct answer
C. In human genetics, pedigree study is a weak tool, which is utilised to trace the inheritance of a specific tra
Step-by-step solution
After the rediscovery of Mendel’s work the practice of analysing inheritance pattern of traits in human beings began. Since it is evident that control crosses that can be performed in pea plants or some other organisms, are not possible in case of human beings, study of the family history about inheritance of a particular trait provides an alternative. Such an analysis of traits in several generations of a family is called the pedigree analysis. In the pedigree analysis the inheritance of a particular trait is repr