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Explain why it is possible for the proband in the following pedigree to have children of blood types A, B, and AB. Considering epistatic genes, what are the possible genotypes of II-2?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter4: Pedigree Analysis In Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3QP: Pedigree Analysis Is a Basic Method in Human Genetics Using the pedigree provided, answer the...

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