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Human Pedigrees

Human Pedigrees. Chart that shows relationships and traits within a family Allows you to tell if a trait is sex-linked or autosomal, or dominant or recessive. Square is male and circle is female Shaded shape has the trait No shading does not have the trait

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Human Pedigrees

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  1. Human Pedigrees

  2. Chart that shows relationships and traits within a family • Allows you to tell if a trait is sex-linked or autosomal, or dominant or recessive

  3. Square is male and circle is female • Shaded shape has the trait • No shading does not have the trait • Horizontal line between male and female is marriage • Vertical lines from marriage are children

  4. Habsburg Jaw • Spanish monarchy ruled from 1516 to 1700 • Ended with the death of King Charles II in 1700 • Inbreeding caused the extinction of the family • 9 of 11 marriages during 200 year rule were between family members • High infant mortality

  5. Articles • http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2009/04/inbreeding-the-downfall-of-the-spanish-hapsburgs/ • http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/5158513/Inbreeding-caused-demise-of-the-Spanish-Habsburg-dynasty-new-study-reveals.html

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