Albinism in humans is controlled by a recessive gene (c). From marriages between two normally pigmented carriers (Cc), what is the probability of having a normal child? An albino? Assume that from such a marriage (Cc x Cc) four children will be produced. (@ What is the probability that all four will be normal? (b) Three will be normal and one albino? (c) Two normal and two albino?

Albinism in humans is controlled by a recessive gene (c). From marriages between two normally pigmented carriers (Cc), what is the probability of having a normal child? An albino? Assume that from such a marriage (Cc x Cc) four children will be produced. (@ What is the probability that all four will be normal? (b) Three will be normal and one albino? (c) Two normal and two albino?

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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter13: Genes, Chromosomes, And Human Genetics

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