2. A red-green colorblind woman marries a man with normal vision. Their first child is a girl. Their second child is a boy. What is the probability that the girl will be colorblind? What is the probability that the boy will be colorblind? Briefly justify each one of your answers.

2. A red-green colorblind woman marries a man with normal vision. Their first child is a girl. Their second child is a boy. What is the probability that the girl will be colorblind? What is the probability that the boy will be colorblind? Briefly justify each one of your answers.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter13: Observing Patterns In Inherited Traits

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