Predict the probability (using a Punnett square) of producing an offspring affected by a single gene X-linked mutation given the genotype of the parents. Compare these crosses in two cases: where the mutant allele is “A” vs where the mutant allele is “a” (XAXA x XaY) (XAXa x XAY) (XAXa x XaY) (XaXa x XAY) (XaXa x XaY). Include gender in the phenotype.

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 Predict the probability (using a Punnett square) of producing an offspring affected by a single gene X-linked mutation given the genotype of the parents. Compare these crosses in two cases: where the mutant allele is “A” vs where the mutant allele is “a” (XAXA x XaY) (XAXa x XAY) (XAXa x XaY) (XaXa x XAY) (XaXa x XaY). Include gender in the phenotype.

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