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Pedigrees
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pedigree | A diagram that shows how a trait is passed from parents to offspring over generations in a family. |
| square (in pedigree) | Represents a male. |
| circle (in pedigree) | Represents a female. |
| shaded symbol | A person who shows the trait being studied. |
| unshaded symbol | A person who does not show the trait. |
| individual number | A number assigned to each person within a generation for identification; restarts with each generation. |
| generation number | A level that represents a group of individuals born around the same time, shown using Roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.) to indicate different generations. |
| horizontal line | A line that connects a male and female in a pedigree, showing that they are partners and can have children together. |
| vertical line | A line that connects parents to their offspring, showing how traits are passed from one generation to the next. |