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Which symbol is used to label a male that expresses a sex-linked disorder on a pedigree?

A
An empty circle.
Option A
B
A half-filled circle.
Option B
C
An empty square.
Option C
D
A filled square.
Option D
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The offspring of a particular cross are 100 percent heterozygous for the trait of plant height. What were the most likely genotypes of the parents?

A
Tt ´ tt
B
Tt ´ Tt
C
tt ´ tt
D
TT ´ tt
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Which includes the physical characteristics of an organism?

A
gene
B
allele
C
genotype
D
phenotype
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Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder (Xh) that is passed through generations and can be traced by using a pedigree. Based on the pedigree that is shown, which describes John?

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A
carrier for hemophilia
B
expresses hemophilia
C
does not have hemophilia
D
expresses hemophilia and died of complications
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What is the purpose of using a pedigree?

A
to study the causes of traits that are acquired during an organism’s life
B
to understand patterns of inheritance in organisms
C
to determine mating patterns in organisms
D
to identify traits that are acquired during an organism’s life

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