In a pedigree chart, a female who demonstrates the trait being studied is represented by a ____.

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In a pedigree chart, a female who demonstrates the trait being studied is represented by a ____. ​

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In a pedigree chart, a female who demonstrates the trait being studied is represented by a darkened circle. Square is usually used to represent males, while circles represent females, and a darkened symbol represents an individual expressing the specific trait being investigated. Therefore, the best choice is B, i.e., a darkened circle.

In a Pedigree Chart, a Female Who Demonstrates the Trait