In a species of hypothetical humanoids, eye twitches show an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. In a particular
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:21 pm
In a species of hypothetical humanoids, eye twitches show anautosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
In a particular population, 100% of the individuals who have atleast one dominant allele for the trait have eye twitches. Ofthe individuals with eye twitches, some of them have a twitchy lefteye, some have a twitchy right eye, and some have both eyes thatare twitchy.
In your own words, explain what is happening here in termsof penetrance and expressivity. (Remember: Don't just state the answer. Be sureto explain why the answer is correct.)
(3-7 sentences)
In a particular population, 100% of the individuals who have atleast one dominant allele for the trait have eye twitches. Ofthe individuals with eye twitches, some of them have a twitchy lefteye, some have a twitchy right eye, and some have both eyes thatare twitchy.
In your own words, explain what is happening here in termsof penetrance and expressivity. (Remember: Don't just state the answer. Be sureto explain why the answer is correct.)
(3-7 sentences)