Class 12 · Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Pedigree Analysis and Inheritance Patterns — NEET Biology

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What is pedigree analysis? Suggest how such an analysis, can be useful.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 4 · Paragraph 112
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Assertion (A): Pedigree analysis is useful for studying inheritance of traits in humans. Reason (R): Controlled crosses can easily be performed in humans.

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Correct answer: C A is true, but R is false

Pedigree analysis is used because controlled breeding cannot be performed in humans; hence R is false.

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