A human male named Phillip has an X chromosome that ismissing its Xic. Is this caused by a new mutation (one that occurredduring gametogenesis), or could this mutation have occurred in anearlier generation and be found in the somatic cells of one of hisparents? Explain your answer. How would this mutation affect hisability to produce viable offspring?

A human male named Phillip has an X chromosome that ismissing its Xic. Is this caused by a new mutation (one that occurredduring gametogenesis), or could this mutation have occurred in anearlier generation and be found in the somatic cells of one of hisparents? Explain your answer. How would this mutation affect hisability to produce viable offspring?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter7: Development And Sex Determination

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2QP: The Human Reproductive System Discuss and compare the products of meiosis in human females and...

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