having extra digits is a dominant trait. a man has extra digits while his wife and their daughter have the normal number of digits. the couple second and third child has extra digits. what is the probability that their next child will have extra digits?

having extra digits is a dominant trait. a man has extra digits while his wife and their daughter have the normal number of digits. the couple second and third child has extra digits. what is the probability that their next child will have extra digits?

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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter20: Chromosomes And Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CT: If a couple has six boys, what is the probability that a seventh child will be a girl?

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