The Autosomal (Not X-Linked)gene for Brachydactyly,short Fingers,is Dominant to Normal

question 39

Short Answer

The autosomal (not X-linked)gene for brachydactyly,short fingers,is dominant to normal finger length.Assume that a female with brachydactyly in the heterozygous condition is married to a man with normal fingers.What is the probability that
a) their first child will have brachydactyly?
b) their first two children will have brachydactyly?
c) their first child will be a brachydactylous girl?

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Definitions:

Perineurium

Connective tissue sheath surrounding a nerve fascicle.

Fascicles

Bundles of muscle or nerve fibers encased in connective tissue, contributing to the structure and function of muscles and nerves.

Common Fibular (Peroneal)

Pertaining to the nerve or muscles along the fibular side of the leg, influencing movement and sensation in the lower limb.

Femoral

Pertaining to the thigh or femur bone, which is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.