Calculate the coefficient of relatedness for individuals A and B. Show your calculations

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
Probability of receiving the same allele from the mother = 0.5 x 0.5 = 0.25; Probability of receiving the same allele from the father = 0.5 x 0.5 = 0.25;
Total probability of sharing an allele = 0.25 + 0.25 = 0.5

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