Explain How Retinoblastoma Appears Dominant in Pedigrees, When in Fact

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Essay

Explain how retinoblastoma appears dominant in pedigrees, when in fact the mutations underlying this cancer are recessive.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The disparity in amounts between what is potentially spent by consumers and what is actually spent on a good or service.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the price consumers are ready to pay for a good or service and the price they end up paying.

Market Demand

Represents the total quantity of a good or service that all consumers in a market are willing and able to purchase at various prices.