Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach Plus Mastering Genetics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (3rd Edition) (What's New in Genetics)
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive disorder in certain Caucasian populations. In some populations, approximately
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Sickle cell anemia is a genetically inherited autosomal recessive trait in which results in a condition that there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body due to the production of red blood cells that are sickle shaped. The frequency of the sickle cell condition is as high as 10% in Central Africa compared to 0.5% in the United States.
Calculate the frequency of the normal and carries of the sickle cell condition.
Tony has a sister with cystic fibrosis (CF). Neither of his parents have CF, nor does Tony. Tony is expecting a child with Tina. Tina
does not have CF, but otherwise her family history is unknown.
A) What is the probability that Tony is heterozygous for the CF gene?
B) If the frequency of heterozygotes in the general population is 1/50, what is the probability that Tony and Tina's child will have
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BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease is caused by a change in the gene for hemoglobin, which is
the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Individuals who are homozygous for the sickle
cell trait often cannot endure exercise. Individuals who are heterozygous for the trait can have
sickle cell attacks under extreme conditions. Normal individuals (genotype: Hbnorm Hbnorm ) have
only normal hemoglobin. Homozygous sickle cell individuals (genotype: Hbsc Hbsc ) 'have only
sickle cell hemoglobin. Heterozygous individuals (genotype: Hbnorm Hbsc ) have both normal and
sickle cell hemoglobin.
terry Smith collapsed while running a race for his track team. A doctor said he had a sickle cell
attack. Genetic tests were run on several family members. The test results are shown below. An
X indicates that form of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
PROBLEM: How can you determine the genotypes of people in a family?
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Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach Plus Mastering Genetics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (3rd Edition) (What's New in Genetics)
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