The Manx allele is an autosomal dominant mutation that is lethal when homozygous. If 4 kittens...
The Manx allele is an autosomal dominant mutation that is lethal when homozygous. If 4 kittens are born from a mating between two Manx cats:
(i) What is the probability that all the kittens have the Manx phenotype?
a) 100%b) 31.6%c) 19.75%d) 6.25% e) Zero
(ii) What is the probability that none of the kittens have the Manx phenotype?
a) 50%b) 19.75% c) 6.25% d) 1.2% e) Zero
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