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Why is it not possible to study the pattern of inheritance of traits in human beings, the same way as it is done in pea plant ? Name the alternate method employed for such an analysis of human traits.

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Contaroll crosses cannot be performed in human beings, Alternate method-Pedigree analysis (study of the traits in serveral generations of a family).
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