how are pedigrees useful
Pedigrees show how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next. They are used in studying human genetics because it is not possible to carry out controlleâ¦d breeding experiments with humans, as we can with other animals or with plants.
Inbreeding is the mating together of closely related dogs, for example mother/son, father/daughter and sibling/sibling matings. For breeders, it is a useful way of fixing traits in a breedâthe pedigrees of some exhibition dogs show that many of their forebears are closely related.nbreeding is the mating together of closely related dogs, for example mother/son, father/daughter and sibling/sibling matings. For breeders, it is a useful way of fixing traits in a breedâthe pedigrees of some exhibition dogs show that many of their forebears are closely related.