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Introduction To Genetic Analysis
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a.

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To determine: The maximum amount of mutation that can be seen in the male chromosomes.

Introduction: The two types of sexes, males and females possess different sexual characteristics due to the presence of their sexual hormones along with the different sex chromosomes. The male shows heterogamety, whereas the female shows homogametic nature.

b.

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To determine: The least number of mutations on which chromosome.

Introduction: The cells that are to be inherited undergo the process of meiosis in which there occurs the reduction of chromosome number to half.

c.

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To determine: The new mutation rate per base pair on the X and Y chromosome.

Introduction: The male possesses the heterogametic nature, whereas the females possess the homogametic nature. Males have X and Y chromosomes, whereas females have a pair of X chromosomes.

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