A Restriction-Fragment Length Polymorphism at a Site in the X

question 5

Multiple Choice

A restriction-fragment length polymorphism at a site in the X chromosome has three alleles, A₁, A₂, and A₃. The gel below is the DNA fingerprint for two girls who have the same parents. What is the genotype of the mother? Of the father?

• A)A₁/A₂; A₃
• B)A₁/A₃; A₂
• C)A₂/A₃; A₁
• D)A₁/A₃; A₃
• E)A₁/A₃; A₁

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