The Autosomal Not X- Linked Gene for Brachydactyly,short Fingers,is Dominant

question 52

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 two children will have brachydactyly?

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

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