What Does a Half-Shaded Circle Represent on a Pedigree Chart

question 43

Multiple Choice

What does a half-shaded circle represent on a pedigree chart?

• A) a female carrier
• B) a female who does not have an allele for the genetic disorder represented
• C) a male who is affected by the genetic disorder represented
• D) a male carrier

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