Question

Why is pedigree analysis done in the study of human genetics? State the conclusions that can be drawn from it.

Answer 1

Pedigree analysis is the study of family history about the inheritance of a particular trait in a several generations of a family. Pedigree analysis is done in the study of human genetics because control crosses cannot be possible in human being and age of human is more. Pedigree analysis can be used to trace the inheritance of a specific trait abnormality or disease.