In Humans,farsightedness Is Inherited by Possession of a Dominant Gene

question 78

Essay

In humans,farsightedness is inherited by possession of a dominant gene.If a man who is homozygous for normal vision (aa)marries a woman who is heterozygous for farsightedness,what proportion of their children would be expected to be farsighted?

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Definitions:

Lap-wound

A method of winding coils in electrical machines where consecutive coils overlap like the steps of a staircase.

Wave-wound

A method of winding used in electrical machinery where coils are connected in series to form a continuous wave-like pattern, optimizing the use of conductor material.

Field Excitation

The process of applying an external current to the field winding of a generator or motor to produce the necessary magnetic field for operation.

Input Torque

The torque applied to a system or component, often measured to understand the mechanical power required to operate a device or machinery.