If individuals 4 and 7 have a child, what is the probability that the child will exhibit the trait?





Above is a pedigree for a common human trait (not a disease) controlled by a single gene. Shaded symbols are for individuals exhibiting the trait.



A) 1/4

B) 1/2

C) 1/6

D) 2/3

E) 0


C) 1/6

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a. her father was homozygous for the disorder b. her mother was homozygous for the disorder c. her sister was a heterozygous carrier d. she was homozygous for the disorder e. she was a heterozygous carrier

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What will be an ideal response?

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A polypeptide is generally referred to as a(n) ________ if it has more than 100 amino acids and has folded into a complex structure with a specific function

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Tetanus vaccine contains

A) antibodies against Clostridium tetani. B) inactivated Clostridium tetani endospores. C) antibodies against Clostridium tetani endospores. D) fragments of Clostridium tetani cell walls. E) inactivated tetanospasmin.

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