Pedigree

Real World Example

Imagine trying to track down where a family recipe originated, like a famous apple pie that everyone raves about. Just as you would compile stories and notes from various family members to trace the pie's history through the generations, a pedigree chart maps out the inheritance of genetic traits within a family over time. In this analogy, the treasured apple pie is like a genetic trait, and the stories from family members are akin to the genetic information passed down, with the pedigree chart acting as the recipe card that organizes and displays how each generation has contributed to the final outcome.