Explain using a pedigree chart would work to trace this trait in a family

answer: pedigree-chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait within a family across generations

genotype-the genetic makeup of an organism (ex: tt)

phenotype-the physical characteristics of an organism (ex: tall)

dominant allele-allele that is phenotypically expressed over another allele

recessive allele-allele that is only expressed in absence of a dominant allele

autosomal trait-trait that is located on an autosome (non-sex chromosome)

sex-linked trait-trait that is located on one of the two sex chromosomes

homozygous -having two identical alleles for a particular gene

heterozygous-having two different alleles for a particular gene

explanation:

1. a tropical dry forest carries out more rapid nutrient cycling