The Following Questions Refer to the Pedigree Chart in Figure

question 55

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the pedigree chart in Figure 14.2 for a family, some of whose members exhibit the dominant trait, W. Affected individuals are indicated by a dark square or circle.

Figure 14.2
-What is the probability that individual III-1 is Ww?

• A) 3/4
• B) 1/4
• C) 2/4
• D) 2/3
• E) 1

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