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Teaching Pedigree analysis

Pedigree analysis

A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders.

CK-12 (Middle School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How can pedigree charts help determine how a disease is passed through a family?
STANDARDS:
RST.1 - Analysis & Evidence, RST.4 - Key Terms

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2,3
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