For a Certain STR,a Mother Has 7 Repeats on One

question 53

Short Answer

For a certain STR,a mother has 7 repeats on one chromosome and 3 repeats on the other chromosome.Her child has 4 repeats on one chromosome and 3 repeats on the other chromosome.How many repeats must the child's father have on at least one chromosome?

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The capabilities, understanding, and expertise held by a person or group, considered in light of their worth or expense to a company or nation.

Wage Disparity

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Median Earnings

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Efficiency-wage Model

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