what is meant by pedigree analysis ?
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▶ pedigree analysis is the study of transmission of particular traits over the generations for finding out the possibility of their occurrence in the future generation...
▶importance
☀ it is used to know the possibility of expressive or recessive allele which may cause genetic disorder
☀ it shows the origin of trait and inheritance pattern of that trait in a family
☀ it predict the harmful effect of marriage between close relatives
☀ it extenously used in medical research ..
Verified answer
The study of an inherited trait in a group of related individuals to determine the pattern and characteristics of the trait, including it's mode of inheritance ,age of onset , and phenotypic variability.("hope it's helps you")