4. A condition called Alport syndrome is caused by a dominant X linked allele. Males who have this condition usually have kidney failure, while females who are heterozygous for the condition have blood in the urine, but usually do not have kidney failure. A male has this condition and has children with an unaffected female. What percent of his daughters will show any of the symptoms? What percent of his sons will show any of the symptoms?

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4. A condition called Alport syndrome is caused by a dominant X linked allele. Males who
have this condition usually have kidney failure, while females who are heterozygous for
the condition have blood in the urine, but usually do not have kidney failure. A male has
this condition and has children with an unaffected female. What percent of his daughters
will show any of the symptoms? What percent of his sons will show any of the
symptoms?
Transcribed Image Text:4. A condition called Alport syndrome is caused by a dominant X linked allele. Males who have this condition usually have kidney failure, while females who are heterozygous for the condition have blood in the urine, but usually do not have kidney failure. A male has this condition and has children with an unaffected female. What percent of his daughters will show any of the symptoms? What percent of his sons will show any of the symptoms?
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