Which one of the following symbols represents mating between relatives in human pedigree analysis?

Which one of the following symbols represents mating between relatives in human pedigree analysis?

Solution

In pedigree analysis:

  1. A hollow square represents the unaffected male.
  2. A hollow circle represents the unaffected female.
  3. Solid box or solid circles are for affected males and affected females, respectively.
  4. Double line between male and female is indicative of mating between relatives or consanguieous marriage.

Asked in: NEET 2023 (All India)

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