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The inheritance pattern of a gene over generations amoung human is studied by the pedigree analysis. Character studied in the pedigree analysis is equivalent to

A

quantitative trait

B

Mendelian trait

C

polygenic trait

D

maternal trait

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Pedigree analysis is study of pedigree for the transmission of particular trait and finding the possibility of absence or presence of that thrait in homozygous or heterzygous state un a particular individual. It indicates that Mendel's principles are also applicable to human genetics with some modification like quantitative inheritance, sex linked character and other linkages.
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