The Autosomal Not X- Linked)gene for Brachydactyly,short Fingers,is Dominant to Normal

question 51

Multiple Choice

The autosomal not X- linked) gene for brachydactyly,short fingers,is dominant to normal finger length.Assume that a female with brachydactyly in the heterozygous condition is married to a man with normal fingers.What is the probability that their first child will have brachydactyly?

• A)1/8
• B)1/4
• C)3/4
• D)2/3
• E)1/2

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