What Are the Predicted Phenotypes of the Female Children from the Union

question 2

Multiple Choice

What are the predicted phenotypes of the female children from the union of a woman who is heterozygous for hemophilia and a man who has normal blood clotting characteristics? (Use the Punnett square to verify your answer.)

• A) all carriers
• B) 3 homozygous normal : 1 carrier
• C) 1 homozygous normal : 1 carrier
• D) 1 hemophilia: 2 homozygous; normal : 1 carrier
• E) all hemophiliacs

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Definitions:

Physiological Exhaustion

This refers to a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue usually resulting from prolonged stress or activity, leading to a diminished capacity for work or other activities.

Alarm Reaction

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body exhibits changes to prepare for fight or flight, as part of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Stressor

A chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, external stimulus, or an event that causes stress to an organism.