In humans, an X-linked disorder called coloboma iridia (a fissure in the iris) is a recessive trait. A
normal couple has an afflicted daughter. The husband sues the wife for divorce on the grounds of
infidelity. Would you vote in his favor? What will be an ideal response?
Yes, the daughter would have to inherit the recessive trait from both parents.
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One mechanism by which ions are specifically transported into the cell is the
A) gated channel. B) alternating conformation model. C) carrier protein transport. D) uniport transport model. E) all of the above
Which of these human sex chromosome genotypes is not possible?
A. XXY B. XXXY C. XXX D. YYYY
A cross involving one gene between two heterozygous parents is called a(n) ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Hydrogen sulfide is highly toxic because it
a. forms sulfuric acid. b. denatures proteins. c. binds the iron in heme. d. binds the iron in cytochromes.