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Secondary IV • 1mo.

What does a half-shaded circle/square

represent in this pedigree?

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  • Explanation from Alloprof

    Explanation from Alloprof

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    Team Alloprof • 1mo.

    Thank you for your question!


    A half-shaded circle or square means that the individual is a carrier of one recessive allele, but that they do not display the trait themselves.


    This page from the Alloprof website explains genetics:


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