The genotype of a certain F1 plant is AaBbCcDdEE Assuming in

The genotype of a certain F1 plant is AaBbCcDdEE. Assuming independent assortment of the 5 genes, what are the probabilities the F2 generation will have the following genotypes? A 1/16 aabbccddEE B. 1/128 AabbCCDDEE. C. 1/256 AaBbC cDdEE

Solution

1) A. 1/16

2) .C is the ans 1/4 or 25 %

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

A hereditary disorder affecting the exocrinegland. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestine and bronchi which result into respiratory infection.

   WHEN TWO PEOPLE WHO ARE CARRIERS HAVE A CHILD THERE IS 25% CHANCE OF HAVING A CHILD WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS

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