Pedigree
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Example:
Imagine trying to trace the history of a family recipe that has been passed down through generations, with each family member adding their own unique twist. Just like piecing together the origins and variations of this recipe, a pedigree chart maps out the genetic traits and how they've been passed down through generations in a family. In this analogy, each ingredient or tweak in the recipe represents a genetic trait, the family members who made the recipe are like the individuals in the pedigree, and the recipe's changes over time demonstrate how traits are inherited and modified across generations.
Practice Version
Pedigree: A chart that shows the genetic traits in several generations of a family. Pedigree. In science, a pedigree is a diagram that traces inherited traits over multiple generations of a family.