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A pedigree is helpful to scientists because then they can figure out what trait and/or sex-linked disorder is being passed on and if it is going away.
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What is a pedigree and how do scientists use it?
A pedigree is a chart that shows the parentage of a particular animal, usually going back multiple generations and then tracing forward to show first cousins, second cousins and third cousins. A pedigree is used by scientists to clarify the genetic heritage of a particular trait. This is useful when researching diseases or conditions that are highly heritable (mostly based on genetics).
How do scientists use pedigrees?
The pedigrees of an organism reflect to its ancestry. The scientists use pedigree record for breeding purposes in plants as well as in animals to get improvement in their races.
How can a family pedigree be helpful in determining the the probability of having a child with a genetic disorder?
By showing the history of genetics in the family
How can a family pedigree be helpful in determining the probability of having a genetic disorder?
it is a 50/50 because if you cant get more that 50 % its not
How are constellations helpful to astronomers?
constellations aren't particularly helpful to scientists. they were helpful to people in ancient times for navigation and the answers to the unknown
How is a pedigree helpful to geneticist?
Helps to track how a specific trait gets passed along. Can also help determine which traits are recessive and which aren't
What chart is is used to trace the history of traits in a family?
pedigree chart
What chart tracks which family member has a certain trait?
pedigree chart
What is a branching key and how are they helpful?
They are useful for scientists to seperate genus and species
What will happen to platypus in the future?
their venom, or poison will be helpful for scientists in the future. it will help scientists to design new pain killers for humans
How do you put pedigree in a sentence?
My mutt has no pedigree.
What do pedigree cats eat?
Pedigree Fish?
