2. Achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism caused by a dominant allele. The homozygous dominant genotype causes prenatal death, so individuals who have this condition are all heterozygotes. In the questions below, show how you came to your answer. a) If a person with achondroplasia mates with a person of average height who does not have achondroplasia, what percentage of their children would be expected to be of average height? b) If two persons with achondroplasia have children, what percentage of their children would be expected to have achondroplasia?

2. Achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism caused by a dominant allele. The homozygous dominant genotype causes prenatal death, so individuals who have this condition are all heterozygotes. In the questions below, show how you came to your answer. a) If a person with achondroplasia mates with a person of average height who does not have achondroplasia, what percentage of their children would be expected to be of average height? b) If two persons with achondroplasia have children, what percentage of their children would be expected to have achondroplasia?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter5: The Inheritance Of Complex Traits

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