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6 In pedigree shown below individuals that are affected by a

Last updated: 12/14/2022

6 In pedigree shown below individuals that are affected by a

6 In pedigree shown below individuals that are affected by a particular genetic trait are shown as colored shapes while unaffected individuals are shown as open shapes It is assumed that this trait corresponds to a single gene with two alleles one dominant and one recessive Females are shown as circles and males are shown as squares Generations are marked with Roman numerals and individuals within generations are marked by Arabic numerals I II III 1 2 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 a 2 points Based on the pattern of individuals affected by this trait is the allele for this trait inherited in a dominant or recessive fashion Explain how you can tell SET b 1 point If the gene responsible for this trait is located on the X chromosome is this trait inherited in an autosomal or sex linked fashion c 2 points Use words or allele symbols to indicate the genotype of individual III 2