Suppose meiotic drive affects the pollen only and that 80% of the pollen grains from a heterozygote carry the A allele. Ovules are normal, and 50% of them carry the A allele. What fraction of offspring from a selfing heterozygote will be heterozygous?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Michael Cummings
Chapter2: Cells And Cell Division
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 10QP: It is possible that an alternative mechanism for generating germ cells could have evolved. Consider...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

Suppose meiotic drive affects the pollen only and that 80% of the pollen grains from a heterozygote carry the A allele. Ovules are normal, and 50% of them carry the A allele. What fraction of offspring from a selfing heterozygote will be heterozygous?

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Embryology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305251052
Author:
Michael Cummings
Publisher:
Cengage Learning