Campbell Biology: Custom Edition
Campbell Biology: Custom Edition
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ISBN: 9781323717271
Author: Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Reece
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Beth and Tom each have a sibling with cystic fibrosis, but neither Beth nor Tom nor any of their parents have the disease. Calculate the probability that if this couple has a child, the child will have cystic fibrosis. What would be the probability if a test revealed that Tom is a carrier but Beth is not? Explain your answers.

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Beth and Tom each have a sibling with cystic fibrosis, butneither Beth nor Tom nor any of their parents have thedisease. Calculate the probability that if this couple hasa child, the child will have cystic fibrosis. What would bethe probability if a test revealed that Tom is a carrier butBeth is not? Explain your answers.
Mark has an autosomal recessive condition called sickle cell anemia, a serious blood disorder that is associated with painful complications. His spouse has not experienced symptoms of sickle cell anemia but their first child developed the disease. What conclusions can be drawn about the mother's genotype and the probability of having a second child with the condition?  Answer Choices:  A: her genotype is heterozygous and there is a 25% percent chance of having another child with the disorder  B: her genotype is heterozygous and there is a 50% percent chance of having another child with the disorder  C: her genotype is heterozygous and there is a 75% percent chance of having another child with the disorder  D: she lacks the allele for sickle cell anemia in that she lacks symptoms of the disease. There is a 0% percent chance of having another child with the disorderMark has an autosomal recessive condition called sickle cell anemia, a serious blood disorder that is associated with…

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