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Pedigree Chart Activity

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All living things have pedigrees. A pedigree is a diagram that shows the occurrence and

appearance (phenotype) of a particular genetic trait, as it is passed from one generation to

the next in a given family. From this information, along with an understanding of

inheritance, genotypes of individuals can often be determined.

Follow the story and use your INVITAE app to make the appropriate pedigree

chart. You will need to print TWO copies of the pedigree you make using the

Kyocera Mobile Print app. My printer’s IP Address is 10.25.20.213

This is the story of Grandma and Grandpa Flipnob, and their clan! They were married

way back in 1933, and have been just like newlyweds ever since. From their union, 4

individuals were created. Elizabeth, the eldest, was born in 1935. Fred soon followed in

1936. In 1939 Michelle was brought into this world. Mickey (a surprise to the whole

family was the baby of the family, not being born until 1950.

Elizabeth fell in love at a young age, and wed her high school sweetheart, David, in

1954. From this marriage, two bundles of joy came about (at the same time):

John and Sonny - 1955 (twins)!

It took Fred a little longer to find his soul mate. Finally in 1970, Fred found the woman

of his dreams, Wilma, and they were married. Since they married so late in life, they only

brought one new person into this world:

Barney - 1972

Michelle was a hard working woman, and never found time in her schedule for love. She

led a very productive and fulfilling life, but she never did marry and have children.

Mickey was a wild one!! After a long string of girlfriends, he finally chose Monica to

spend the rest of his life with. They were wed in 1975 and brought two girls into this

world:

Krista - 1977

Janet - 1979

Answer the following questions regarding your pedigree:

1. Who are the in-laws?

Pedigree Chart Activity Worksheet