Suppose That a Given Gene Undergoes a Mutation to a Dominant

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Short Answer

Suppose that a given gene undergoes a mutation to a dominant allele such that 2 out of 100,000 offspring exhibit the new mutant phenotype.Assuming that these offspring are heterozygous,what is the mutation rate for the gene?

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Definitions:

Parietal

Relating to the walls of a cavity or part, often used in reference to a region of the brain or bones of the skull.

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar

A type of epithelial tissue lining some air passages of the respiratory system, characterized by a single layer of cells with varying heights that appear stratified.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of several layers of cells, with the outermost layer consisting of flattened squamous cells, providing protection in areas subject to abrasion.

Simple Columnar Cells

A single layer of tall, closely packed cells, lining some sections of the gastrointestinal tract and other areas, involved in absorption and secretion.