Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
Pedigree Symbol Meaning
1.    Mating between relatives (consanguineous mating)
2.    Parents above and children below(in order of birth – left to right)
3.   Parents with a male child affected with the disease
4. Five affected offspring
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Pedigree analysis is used for genetic analysis in humans rather than conventional genetic methods because:

I: Choice matings are not possible.
II: The number of progeny is limited. 

Of the two statements:

1. Only I is correct 2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct 4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Pedigree Analysis: Basics | Pedigree Analysis: Problem Solving | Pedigree Analysis: More Examples |
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The mode of inheritance of the trait shown in the given pedigree is MOST likely:

 

1.X-linked recessive2.Autosomal recessive
3.X-linked dominant4.Autosomal dominant

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