CAIE IGCSE Biology 17.4.10 Interpret Pedigree Diagrams Questions

Practise interpreting pedigree diagrams to determine how a given characteristic is inherited.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • interpret pedigree diagrams for the inheritance of a given characteristic

CAIE IGCSE Biology 17.4.10 Interpret Pedigree Diagrams Questions question 1

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Polydactyly is a condition that can occur in cats and results in affected individuals having extra toes.

The diagram shows the inheritance of the condition in a family of cats.

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What does the family tree show about the allele for polydactyly?

A

It is codominant.

B

It could be dominant or recessive.

C

It is dominant.

D

It is recessive.

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