This pedigree chart tracks the inheritance of a recessive trait that is not sex-linked. Based on the information in the chart, which of the following statements is true?

This pedigree chart shows three generations. The individuals are numbered from left to right, starting at the top left of the chart. Squares represent males and circles represent females. If the symbol is gray, that individual exhibits the recessive trait. If the symbol is white, the individual exhibits the dominant trait. On the first row there are two couples mated together. The first couple is made up of individuals #1.

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Biology

Brian Richardson

23 April, 19:28

This pedigree chart tracks the inheritance of a recessive trait that is not sex-linked. Based on the information in the chart, which of the following statements is true?

This pedigree chart shows three generations. The individuals are numbered from left to right, starting at the top left of the chart. Squares represent males and circles represent females. If the symbol is gray, that individual exhibits the recessive trait. If the symbol is white, the individual exhibits the dominant trait. On the first row there are two couples mated together. The first couple is made up of individuals #1.

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Quinten Decker · Answer 1

1 will be homozygous for the recessive trait.

3 and 4 will be heterozygous for the trait. Individual

2 will be heterozygous dominant for the trait.

I9 will be homozygous dominant for the trait.