Genetic Disorders
Chapter Name : Principles Of Inheritance And Variation |
Sub Topic Code : 103_12_05_06_01 |
Topic Name : Genetic Disorders |
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Sub Topic Name : Pedigree Analysis |
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Introduction
Pedigree analysis is an approach to study the inheritance of genes in humans
Pre-Requisites:
Organisms also face problems because of genetic disorders
Activity:
Check the examples available
Real Life Question:
How can we track hierarchical disorders?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Type of pedigree | Dominant pedigree Recessive pedigree |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Major hierarchical diseases can be identified | With the help of pedigree analysis |
Places to visit :
Biology laboratory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| You can create pedigree chart for your own family |
What you learn in Theory:
What is pedigree chart?
What you learn in Practice:
How these charts depict different genes