To illustrate two family members in an adoptive relationship in a pedigree:
A. Arrows are drawn pointing to the male and female
B. Brackets are drawn around the male and female
C. Double horizontal lines are drawn between the male and female
D. Circles are drawn around the male and female
ANS: B
For adopted members of the family, use brackets as the appropriate standardized pedigree symbol ([e.g., brackets]).
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