Assume that K and M are two unlinked genes that affect hearing. The dominant K allele is necessary for hearing, and the
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 2:51 pm
Assume that K and M are two unlinked genes that affect hearing.
The dominant K allele is necessary for hearing, and the dominant M
allele causes deafness regardless of the other genes present. Given
this, what fraction of the offspring of parents with the genotypes
KkMm and Kkmm will most likely be deaf?
So, kk and M is needed for the offspring to be deaf
that's 1/2*1/2 from KkMm and 1/2
from Kkmm. This equals to 1/8. But the answer
is 5/8. Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my logic?
The dominant K allele is necessary for hearing, and the dominant M
allele causes deafness regardless of the other genes present. Given
this, what fraction of the offspring of parents with the genotypes
KkMm and Kkmm will most likely be deaf?
So, kk and M is needed for the offspring to be deaf
that's 1/2*1/2 from KkMm and 1/2
from Kkmm. This equals to 1/8. But the answer
is 5/8. Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my logic?