Question

How are affected individuals typically represented in a pedigree chart?

Options

• Striped patterns

• Outlined shapes only

• Shapes with a question mark inside

• Fully shaded or filled shapes

Answer 1

Affected individuals are represented by fully shaded or filled shapes in a pedigree chart. This visual convention makes it immediately apparent which family members are affected by the trait or disease being studied, allowing for quick pattern recognition and inheritance analysis.