Male pattern baldness is inherited on the X chromosome. The allele for baldness is designated Xb, while the allele for normal hair pattern is XB. Neither of your parents has the condition, but your mother’s brother does. What is the chance that you will inherit the recessive gene? Explain.

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  1. Male pattern baldness is inherited on the X chromosome. The allele for baldness is designated Xb, while the allele for normal hair pattern is XB. Neither of your parents has the condition, but your mother’s brother does. What is the chance that you will inherit the recessive gene? Explain.

 

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