Albinism,lack of Pigmentation in Humans,results from an Autosomal Recessive Gene

question 56

Multiple Choice

Albinism,lack of pigmentation in humans,results from an autosomal recessive gene.Two parents with normal pigmentation have an albino child.What is the probability that their next child will be wild type?

• A)3/4
• B)1/2
• C)1/8
• D)3/16
• E)0%

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Definitions:

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

Longest Side

The longest side refers to the side of a geometric figure that has the greatest length compared to the other sides.

Trigonometric Function

A mathematical function related to the angles of triangles, often used in science and engineering to describe oscillations, waves, and other periodic phenomena.

Right Angle

An angle of 90 degrees, typical of the corner of a square or at the intersection of perpendicular lines.