Question

Which pedigree symbol is used to represent a female Carrier of a recessive x-linked trait

Answer 1

It is a half- circle.  in pedigree charts circles represent females and squares for males

Answer 2

Answer:

A circle with a dot.

Explanation:

• Pedigree symbols are used to construct pedigree charts that show the order of occurrence and appearance of particular genes of organisms and their ancestors.
• The pedigree symbols are constructed using basic shapes wherein a square is used to represent a male and a circle is used to represent a female.
• The squares and circles can then be differentially shaded or filled depending on the type of characteristics that have to be shown linked to it.
• In the case of a female being a carrier of X linked recessive trait a circle with a dot is used (see the attached image).
• A circle is used to represent a female and the dot represents a carrier.