You are a gene hunter, trying to find the genetic basis for a rare inherited disease. Examination of six pedigrees of families affected by the disease provides inconsistent results. For two of the families, the disease is co-inherited with markers on chromosome 7. For the other four families, the disease is co-inherited with markers on chromosome 12. Explain how this difference might have arisen.

You are a gene hunter, trying to find the genetic basis for a rare inherited disease. Examination of six pedigrees of families affected by the disease provides inconsistent results. For two of the families, the disease is co-inherited with markers on chromosome 7. For the other four families, the disease is co-inherited with markers on chromosome 12. Explain how this difference might have arisen.

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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter4: Pedigree Analysis In Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3QP: Pedigree Analysis Is a Basic Method in Human Genetics Using the pedigree provided, answer the...

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