For each pedigree below: 1) determine the mode of inheritance; and 2) label anyindividuals that are known to be heterozygous or hemizygous dominant.a.IITIII236C.IIIIIIIV1 2 35334ге+27.28.For Pedigree a, what is the probability that if II 3 has another child with his wife that thechild will be affected? Show your work.For Pedigree c, what is the probability that if III 2 were to marry III 3 that their first childwould be an affected female? An affected male? Show your work.

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