If One Parent Has Only Dominant Genes and the Other

question 27

Essay

If one parent has only dominant genes and the other has only recessive genes for a particular dominant genetic disorder,how many of their children should be affected by the disorder?

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Definitions:

Stability

signifies a state or condition of being steady, constant, and unchanged over time.

Ecological Validity

The idea that cognition should be measured in settings that are as realistic as possible and that the abilities measured should be those needed in real life.

Recognition

The ability to identify previously encountered objects, ideas, or situations, often used as a measure of memory in cognitive psychology.

Priming

A psychological phenomenon where exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.