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| Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow :- Broadly, genetic disorders can be grouped into two categories - Mendelian disorders and Chromosomal disorders. Mendelian disorders are mainly determined by alteration and mutation in the single gene. These disorders are mainly transmitted to the offspring on the same lines. The pattern of inheritance of Mendelian disorders can be easily traced in a family. The chromosomal disorders on the other hand are caused due to absence or excess or abnormal arrangement of one or more chromosomes. |
| How can you trace the inheritance pattern of Mendelian disorder in a family? |
Using DNA fingerprinting Using Pedigree Analysis Chromosomal mapping None of these |
| Using Pedigree Analysis |
| The pattern of inheritance of Mendelian disorders can be easily traced in a family using Pedigree Analysis. |
