...and even more pedigrees

We continued our exploration of pedigrees today in preparation for our Pedigree quiz Monday. One of the more difficult pedigree problems is determining the "pattern of inheritance" exhibited in the pedigree. The video below gives a very thorough explanation of how you can tell what kind of inheritance is exhibited in any pedigree. 

BONUS Gold Tape Question

Anyone can claim gold tape by completing the following task:
Make a pedigree of at least 4 generations based on a family from either a cartoon, movie, or book. You must identify what trait the pedigree traces, the genotypes and phenotypes of all members of the family, and pattern of inheritance. You may invent additional family members if needed but your pedigree must be based on an already established fictional family. Possible families you can use are The Simpsons, Family Guy, Flintsones or Jetsons, Harry Potter, Hobbits/Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, and any other fictional family you like!

You have until the end of the school day Thursday September 28 to turn in your pedigree to Mr. Powell.