Riann and Raul are soon-to-be biological parents who are both brown-haired, which reflects a dominant trait. One carries a recessive gene for red hair, while the other does not. What are the chances of Riann and Raul having a red- haired child? If the recessive gene and the dominant gene are paired, the child will have red hair. In this case, the child will not have red hair in any combination. If Riann, the mother, passes on the recessive gene, the child will have red hair. If Raul, the father, passes on the recessive gene, the child will have red hair.

Riann and Raul are soon-to-be biological parents who are both brown-haired, which reflects a dominant trait. One carries a recessive gene for red hair, while the other does not. What are the chances of Riann and Raul having a red- haired child? If the recessive gene and the dominant gene are paired, the child will have red hair. In this case, the child will not have red hair in any combination. If Riann, the mother, passes on the recessive gene, the child will have red hair. If Raul, the father, passes on the recessive gene, the child will have red hair.

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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter20: Chromosomes And Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CT: If a couple has six boys, what is the probability that a seventh child will be a girl?

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