The Allele for Albinism ( C ) Is Recessive to the Allele

question 90

Short Answer

The allele for albinism ( c ) is recessive to the allele for normal pigmentation ( C ). A normally pigmented woman whose father is an albino marries an albino man whose parents are normal. They have three children of which two are normal and one is albino. Give the genotypes for each person listed.

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