Which of the Following Information Is Available in a Punnett

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information is available in a Punnett square showing the inheritance pattern for an autosomal recessive disorder?

• A) the percentage of males likely to be affected by the disorder
• B) the percentage of females likely to be affected by the disorder
• C) the percentage of all children likely to be affected by the disorder
• D) the number of children born to the two parents

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Definitions:

Efferent Arterioles

Small blood vessels that carry blood away from the glomerulus of the kidney after filtration has occurred, playing a role in blood pressure regulation.

Peritubular Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidney where exchange of substances between the blood and tubules occurs.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines in the body, which is excreted in urine. High levels may lead to gout or kidney stones.

Freshwater Fishes

Fish species that live in bodies of freshwater like rivers, lakes, and ponds, as opposed to saltwater habitats.