Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disease caused by mutation on the NF1 gene, follows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. T
he diagram shows that the father carries two copies of the defective gene and the mother is unaffected. What percentage of offspring will have neurofibromatosis?
Affected: RR Normal: rr
A: 0%
B: 25%
C: 50%
D: 100%
Affected: RR Normal: rr
A: 0%
B: 25%
C: 50%
D: 100%
2 answers:
As you can see in a cross shown in the image below, all of the progeny would have the Rr genotype.
Since the NF1 gene that is the genetic causes of Neurofibromatosis is expressing <span>an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance, the heterozygotes would also have the disease.
Therefore, the correct answer is D, 100%.</span>
Since the NF1 gene that is the genetic causes of Neurofibromatosis is expressing <span>an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance, the heterozygotes would also have the disease.
Therefore, the correct answer is D, 100%.</span>
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