Which one is the incorrect statement with regard to the importance of pedigree analysis?
Correct answer: A. It confirms that DNA is the carrier of genetic information
- A. It confirms that DNA is the carrier of genetic information
- B. It helps to understand whether the trait in question is dominant or recessive
- C. It confirms that the trait is linked to one of the autosomes
- D. It helps to trace the inheritance of a specific trait
Explanation
Pedigree analysis is a tool used to study the inheritance of traits through generations of a family. It provides insights into whether traits are dominant, recessive, autosomal, or linked to sex chromosomes. However, it does not confirm that DNA is the carrier of genetic information; this was established through molecular biology techniques, not through pedigree analysis. Therefore, the statement that pedigree analysis confirms DNA as the genetic carrier is incorrect.
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