Respuesta :

The correct answer is to determine the pattern of inheritance of a particular trait. A pedigree chart is a diagram in which shows the pattern of inheritance of a particular trait from its ancestors to the next generation.

Considering the following choices;

A. to determine the gender of a fetus

B. to determine if a fetus has the correct number of chromosomes

C. to identify chromosomal defects

D. to identify the pattern of inheritance of a particular trait

Answer;

D. to identify the pattern of inheritance of a particular trait

Explanation;

The pedigree chart shows the occurrence of the phenotypes (observable characteristic) of a certain gene or genes between ancestors and predecessor.

It is created in order to find patterns of inheritance and see what the most important traits that get inherited are.