Pedigree. Here is a pedigree depicting X-linked recessive inheritance. These traits are often passed from a carrier mother to an affected son. X-linked traits are never passed from father to son.
Swing state definition, a state of the U.S. in which the Democratic and Republican candidates both have a good chance of winning and that is considered key to the outcome of a presidential election: the swing states of Ohio and Indiana. See more.
Contemporary Examples. 1  Colorado is still a swing state and, at best, will be a toss up for the GOP in November. 2  With 146 votes now in the âtoss upâ category, there are obviously a number of different routes to victory for each candidate.