Below is a pedigree of a rare human genetic disease. The filled in symbols indicate affected individuals. Assume that the disease is caused by a mutant allele of gene A. 1 2 3 4 If individuals 1 and 4 have a child together, what is the probability that the child will exhibit the disease? O 75% 30% 50% O 100%

Below is a pedigree of a rare human genetic disease. The filled in symbols indicate affected individuals. Assume that the disease is caused by a mutant allele of gene A. 1 2 3 4 If individuals 1 and 4 have a child together, what is the probability that the child will exhibit the disease? O 75% 30% 50% O 100%

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael Cummings

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Chapter5: The Inheritance Of Complex Traits

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