The couple ends up having two children, both with dentinogenesis imperfecta. What is the probability that their next child will have dentinogenesis imperfecta?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
4th Edition
ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Chapter13: Genes, Chromosomes, And Human Genetics
Section13.4: Human Genetic Traits, Pedigree Analysis, And Genetic Counseling
Problem 1SB: A man has Simpson syndrome, an addiction to a certain television show. His wife does not have this...
icon
Related questions
Question

Please provide an explanation and answer to the second question- thanks!

7. Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a rare, autosomal, dominantly inherited disease
(disease is caused by a dominant allele) of the teeth that occurs in about one in
8000 people. The teeth are somewhat brown in color and the crowns wear down
rapidly. Assume that a male with dentinogenesis imperfecta and no family history
of the disease marries a woman with normal teeth. What is the probability that
their first child will have dentinogenesis imperfecta?
The couple ends up having two children, both with dentinogenesis imperfecta.
What is the probability that their next child will have dentinogenesis imperfecta?
Transcribed Image Text:7. Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a rare, autosomal, dominantly inherited disease (disease is caused by a dominant allele) of the teeth that occurs in about one in 8000 people. The teeth are somewhat brown in color and the crowns wear down rapidly. Assume that a male with dentinogenesis imperfecta and no family history of the disease marries a woman with normal teeth. What is the probability that their first child will have dentinogenesis imperfecta? The couple ends up having two children, both with dentinogenesis imperfecta. What is the probability that their next child will have dentinogenesis imperfecta?
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 5 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Complications during life stages
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
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305389892
Author:
Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781337392938
Author:
Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:
Cengage Learning