The study of family trees in humans is called a ________ analysis.
A) pedigree
B) monohybrid
C) dihybrid
D) statistical
E) probability

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Pedigree analysis is the study of family trees to trace the inheritance of genetic traits and disorders. Monohybrid and dihybrid refer to the patterns of inheritance of a single gene and two genes respectively, and would not encompass the full picture of inheritance across multiple generations in a family. Statistical and probability analyses may be used in pedigree analysis, but they are not the specific terms used to describe the study of family trees.

The Study of Family Trees in Humans Is Called a ________