Chapter 14: Mendel and the Gene IdeaWeek 10, Session 2Supplemental InstructionIowa State UniversityLeader: KelseyCourse: Bio 211 (5)Instructor: Dr. HolscherDate: 10-27-091. List some examples of traits that are inherited polygenically: skin color, eye color, hair color…2. What would the genotype of an individual with a recessive genetic disorder look like? (Use whatever letters you’d like.) aa 3. What would the genotype of a carrier for a recessive genetic disorder look like? (Use same letters as you did in 2.)Aa4. Why is it that genetic disorders due to dominant alleles aren’t more prevalent in the population? Because the alleles for dominant genetic disorders are not prevalent in the population.5. Pretend that a couple decides to have a child. Both of the parents are carriers for Huntington’s disease. What is the probability their child will have Huntington’s? What is the probability their child will be a carrier? H hSupplemental Instruction1060 Hixson-Lied Student Success Center v 294-6624 v www.si.iastate.eduHH HhHh hhHhProbability of Huntington’s: 75%Probability of carrying:
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