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A pedigree is a description of the descent of people or animals. The word is derived from the Anglo-Norman pe de gru, a variant of Old French pié de gru ("foot of a crane"), and ultimately from Latin pedem ("foot") + gruem("crane")

Why is that word used with that meaning? Because it is. Words may have derivations, but in the end their meaning is arbitrary, requiring only that most people using the word agree on it.

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A graphic representation of an individuals family tree is an?

A graphic representation of an individuals family tree is also called a pedigree chart.


What is a chart that shows the relationship within a family?

A chart that shows the relationship within a family is called a pedigree or in other words a chart of your family tree


How much does a french buldog cost?

In France, websites advertise French Bulldog puppies for between 800 to 1500 euros depending of the pedigree. They seem to be something of a fad at the moment.


What are the descendants of one individual and is shown by a special diagram?

The descendants of one individual are shown by a special diagram called a family tree or pedigree chart. This diagram displays the lineage and relationships of individuals in a family, indicating who the descendants of a particular individual are, as well as their offspring and subsequent generations. It helps to visually understand the family's genealogy and track the flow of traits or genetic disorders through generations.


What tracks which members of a family have a particular trait?

Since there could be literally millions of traits that could be tracked, I doubt if a comprehensive chart exists. However, I have seen people create their own list of traits and then assign them to family members. For example, you would assign codes to the traits you want to track (hair color/bl=black;br=brown;bd=blond;rd=red; etc.), then have a field (or column) where you would enter the code. You could have a field (or column) for each trait you wanted to track.

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What is the written record of a horse pedigree called?

The written record is the pedigree.


A diagram in which several generations of a family and the occurrence of certain genetic chracteristic are shown is called a?

PEDIGREE


What is the written record of the pedigree of a racehorse called?

Studbook.


What is a written record of the pedigree of racehorses called?

Studbook.


What tool is used for tracing a trait through generations of a family called?

Genetic marking of genomes I believe that the correct answer is purebred, although I'm not quite sure. I can't find it in my science book either. GTG! My dad's getting out of the shower.


Can a Mutation can be called a Deformity?

A mutation can be called a deformity, because a mutation is passed on, it is like a gene being passed down the pedigree, and in the pedigree there can be a deformity that will be passed on to the next generation. :.


What is the name of Triple H's finisher?

It's called pedigree.


Suppose this pedigree is for a disease called Huntington's disease?

4


Suppose this pedigree is for a disease called Huntington's disease. The allele for this disease is dominant. How many of the males shown in the pedigree can be expected to have or develop the disease?

four


What is the line of descent of a purebred animal called?

The line of descent of a purebred animal is called it's pedigree.


What chart tracks which family member has a certain trait?

A pedigree chart tracks the inheritance of specific traits within a family. It can be used to visually represent how a particular trait is passed down through generations and which family members exhibit the trait. This type of chart is commonly used in genetics to study patterns of inheritance.


What is a family tree that records and traces the occurrence of a trait in a family called?

The form is called a Pedigree chart.