Concepts of Genetics (11th Edition)
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Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino
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Chapter 4, Problem 44ESP
Below is a partial pedigree of hemophilia in the British Royal Family descended from Queen Victoria, who is believed to be the original “carrier” in this pedigree. Analyze the pedigree and indicate which females are also certain to be carriers. What is the probability that Princess Irene is a carrier?
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Concepts of Genetics (11th Edition)
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