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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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(a) In humans, controlled breeding cannot be carried out (b) Lifespan is very long, Pedigree analysis
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