One Goal of Pedigree Analysis is to Determine ____

Question

One goal of pedigree analysis is to determine ____.
A) what diseases a family will display
B) if two people are related
C) gene loci
D) whether a gene has a dominant or recessive pattern of inheritance
E) what treatment a person should undergo

Accepted Answer

Pedigree analysis is used to determine whether a gene has a dominant or recessive pattern of inheritance. It can also reveal gene loci, but this is not the primary goal. Additionally, while pedigree analysis can provide information about the likelihood of certain diseases appearing in a family, it cannot predict with certainty which family members will actually display symptoms. Treatment options cannot be determined solely through pedigree analysis.