Combined Science GCSE

Family tree

What Family tree means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Family tree

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A diagram showing inheritance over generations, with squares for males, circles for females and shaded symbols showing the trait.

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Using Family tree in the exam

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