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How Is a Pedigree Chart Made?

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In pedigree analysis, circles represent

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Normal males

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Normal females

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Affected males

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Affected females

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Solution

The correct option is A Normal females
In pedigree analysis, normal male and normal females are represented by "square" and "circle" respectively. The affected male and affected females are represented by "shaded square" and "shaded circle" respectively. Hence, correct answer is option B.

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