A dominant gene R and the recessive a causes retinitis pigmentosa, a form of blindness in man. Thus only rrA_ individuals are normal. A couple, both afflicted, have five children: four afflicted and one normal. What are the genotypes of the parents?

A dominant gene R and the recessive a causes retinitis pigmentosa, a form of blindness in man. Thus only rrA_ individuals are normal. A couple, both afflicted, have five children: four afflicted and one normal. What are the genotypes of the parents?

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Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter16: Human Genetics And The Human Genome

Section16.3: Genetic Diseases Caused By Single-gene Mutations

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