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7. A wom an who is a carrier for red- A Woma green colorblindness marries a man who is colorblind. If they have a daughter, what are the chances she will be colorblind?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter19: Introduction To Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7CT

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