Four independent assorting genes, A, B, C and D, interact to affect the development of the...

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Four independent assorting genes, A, B, C and D, interact toaffect the development of the retina in humans. Individuals who arehomozygous recessive for either one of the genes will be able tosee, individual who are homozygous recessive for either two orthree genes will have diminishing sight. If an individual who hasfour homozygous recessive genes will be blind. In a cross betweentwo individuals with these genotypes: AaBBccDd x AabbccDd

a. What is the probability that the child will be blind? Showcalculations

b. What is the probability that the child AaBbccDD? Showcalculations

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as the given genotype of individuals are AaBBccDd and AabbccDd let see the different probability of individual gene allele combination Both individuals are heterozygous for gene A so total number of combination 4 1 AA 2Aa 1aa so probability    See Answer
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