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In a genetic pedigree, males are represented by squares while females are represented by circles.

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Does a circle on a pedigree represent a male?

No, a circle on a pedigree typically represents a female. A square is used to represent a male in a pedigree chart.


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

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