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Models of single-gene inheritance: family tree diagrams

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  • Q1
    For a recessive genetic disorder, what does it mean when an individual is referred to as a “carrier”? It is someone who ...
    has the disorder, and can pass it on.
    hasn’t got the disorder and who can’t pass it on.
    has the disorder but only has mild symptoms.
    hasn’t got the disorder, but can pass it on.
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  • Q2
    Match the genotype to its correct description.
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  • Q3
    Here is a family tree. How many generations are shown?
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    3
    4
    1
    2
    5
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  • Q4
    Here is a family tree. Which individuals are brother and sister?
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    5 and 6
    3 and 4
    10 and 11
    8 and 9
    1 and 2
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  • Q5
    Here is a family tree. The shaded individuals have a genetic disorder caused by a recessive allele. Which two parents must be carriers?
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    5 and 6
    3 and 4
    1 and 2
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  • Q6
    Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by dominant allele M. A father is Mm. The mother is mm. Their 1st child has Marfan. What is the probability that a 2nd child will have Marfan.
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