The DNA of every individual in the pedigree shown in image B(below) has been sequenced at the causative locus, all thenon-shaded individuals are wild type apart from II.5. II.5 has beenproven to have the causative mutation for the condition but doesnot exhibit any of the phenotypic signs or symptoms. Based on thispedigree, what is the level of penetrance for the condition? Pleasegive your answer as a percentage to one decimal place, give thenumber only, no percentage symbol.
ANSWER: Given the information above I calculate the level ofpenetrance seen in image B to be Blank 1 percent.
The Dna Of Every Individual In The Pedigree Shown In Image B Below Has Been Sequenced At The Causative Locus All The 1 (33.73 KiB) Viewed 19 times
B Affected female Normal female Affected male Normal male
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