Julie Has Harman's Ataxia Hh) and Also Has Achrondoplasia Aa)

question 43

Multiple Choice

Julie has Harman's ataxia hh) and also has achrondoplasia Aa) . Josh is a carrier for Harman's ataxia, an autosomal recessive disorder, and has achondroplasia Aa) , which is an autosomal dominant trait. AA human embryos do not survive beyond the first few cell divisions. What is the probability that a child born to them would have only Harman's ataxia? Assume the genes are unlinked.

• A) 0
• B) 1/4
• C) 1/12
• D) 1/16
• E) 1/6

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