oman and a normal man have a normal son. This couple wants to have 4 more children. What is th robability that 3 of the children are polydactyl? 0.211 b. 0.047 c. 0.375 d. 0.25 e. 0.422

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4. Familial polydactyly is an autosomal dominant trait that results in extra fingers or toes. An affected
woman and a normal man have a normal son. This couple wants to have 4 more children. What is the
probability that 3 of the children are polydactyl?
а. 0.211
b. 0.047
с. 0.375
d. 0.25
е. 0.422
Transcribed Image Text:4. Familial polydactyly is an autosomal dominant trait that results in extra fingers or toes. An affected woman and a normal man have a normal son. This couple wants to have 4 more children. What is the probability that 3 of the children are polydactyl? а. 0.211 b. 0.047 с. 0.375 d. 0.25 е. 0.422
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