Essentials of Genetics (9th Edition) - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780134047799
Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 21PDQ
Consider the following three pedigrees, all involving the same human trait:
(a) Which sets of conditions, if any, can be excluded?
dominant and X-linked
dominant and autosomal
recessive and X-linked
recessive and autosomal
(b) For any set of conditions that you excluded, indicate the singleindividual in generation II (1–9) that was instrumental in your decision to exclude that condition. If none were excluded, answer “none apply."
(c) Given your conclusions in parts (a) and (b), indicate the genotype of individuals II–1, II–6, and 11–9. If more than one possibility applies, list all possibilities. Use the symbols A and a for the genotypes.
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