The normal phenotype is dominant (N), and the hemophilia C p…
The normal phenotype is dominant (N), and the hemophilia C phenotype is recessive (n). A man with a normal phenotype and a woman with hemophilia C have 8 children. All 8 children are phenotypically normal. What is the most likely genotype of the father?
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Melanin synthesis in the eye is determined by 2 genes. The OCA2 gene controls melanin synthesis; PP or Pp = brown color; pp = blue color. The HERC2 gene controls (“switches on”) the OCA2 gene; CC or Cc = brown color; cc = blue color. Therefore, a homozygous recessive genotype for either gene, pp or cc, results in blue eyes). What is the probability of 2 brown-eyed parents heterozygous for both genes having a blue-eyed child? [answer1]
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A 45-year-old woman complains of persistent fatigue, constipation, and dry skin. Her thyroid gland is diffusely enlarged and firm on examination. Which combination of laboratory results would be most indicative of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which may lead to primary hypothyroidism?
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