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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter4: Pedigree Analysis In Human Genetics

Section4.7: Non-mendelian Inheritance: Maternal Mitochondrial Genes

Problem 1EG: Did the fact that Prince Albert and Queen Victoria were first cousins have anything to do with the...

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