Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781305251052
Author: Michael Cummings
Publisher: Cengage Learning
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 3, Problem 32QP

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The possible genotypes of the individuals with blood group A.

Introduction: The human blood group is an example of codominance where the alleles for the two antigens A and B are equally dominant. This means that when the two antigens A and B are present the blood group is AB while in the absence of both the antigens the blood group is O.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The possible genotypes of the individual with blood group B.

Introduction: The human blood group is an example of codominance where the alleles for the two antigens A and B are equally dominant. This means that when the two antigens A and B are present the blood group is AB while in the absence of both the antigens the blood group is O.

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The possible genotypes of the individual with blood group O.

Introduction: The human blood group is an example of codominance where the alleles for the two antigens A and B are equally dominant. This means that when the two antigens A and B are present the blood group is AB while in the absence of both the antigens the blood group is O.

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The possible genotypes of the individual with blood group AB.

Introduction: The human blood group is an example of codominance where the alleles for the two antigens A and B are equally dominant. This means that when the two antigens A and B are present the blood group is AB while in the absence of both the antigens the blood group is O.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
What is the likelihood that a parent with Type AB blood would have a child with Type O blood?a. 50%b. 25%c. 0%d. This can’t be determined without knowing the blood type of the other parent.
Do a little research about Tay Sachs disease. Briefly explain why the Mendelian inheritance does not apply to the inheritance of alleles in individuals with Tay Sachs disease.
Explain how blood types violate Mendel's laws. (in 5 sentences).

Chapter 3 Solutions

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning