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In a pedigree...

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In a pedigree chart, an affected female is represented by a(n):

A

unshaded square

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shaded circle

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half-shaded circle

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Triangle

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Solution

The correct option is B
shaded circle

The pedigree chart uses standard symbols for representing data. In the pedigree chart, a male and a female are represented with a square and a circle respectively. An affected female is represented by a completely shaded circle.

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