Mitosis, Meiosis, And Patterns Of Inheritance Worksheet Page 27

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42. Sometimes a dominant allele may be carried on the X chromosome. In this case, the trait is sex-linked
AND dominant. The trait is handedness* and right-handedness is dominant to left-handedness AND the
genes for handedness are carried on the X chromosome. Cross a left-handed woman with a right-handed
man. HINT: make sure you define your symbols first!!
What are the possible genotypes and phenotypes of their offspring?
What are the chances the couple will have a left handed female child?
*Handedness is not really a sex-linked dominant trait. The trait is used only to practice sex-linked and dominant inheritance.
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