Explanation:
Silent mutations occur when the change of a single DNA nucleotide within a protein-coding portion of a gene does not affect the sequence of amino acids that make up the gene's protein.
If I were hired as a genetic counselor to advise a couple about the odds of the couple having a baby with a genetic disorder and I wanted to order lab tests to be done on the pregnant mother to determine if the baby has a genetic disorder (amniocentesis)-what kind of test would be done? How would the test determine if the baby has a genetic disorder or not? If it is determined that the couple's baby has a genetic disorder, then what advice should I provide to that couple? Why? What if the couple went against my advice? Whose advice (mine-the genetic counselor representing science or the couple representing society) should be considered?
Answer:
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Answer:
The correct answer is option D) Albino = recessive, black = dominant.
Explanation:
- According to Mendel's Law of Dominance, of the two alleles which represent a gene, one can express itself even when in the presence of the other allele, that is in heterozygous state. This is called the Dominant allele. The other allele can express itself only in homozygous state. This is called the Recessive Allele.
- When a black guinea pig is crossed with an albino guinea pig, all black offspring (5) are obtained in the F1 generation.
- This indicates that the Black colour is dominant over the albino colour, as it masks the expressions of the albino phenotype.
- This also indicates that the genotype of the parent black guinea pig is homozygous dominant, as if it would have been heterozygous dominant then in the F1 generation there was a chance of formation of both black and albino offspring in 1 : 1 ratio.
- When a black guinea pig from the F1 generation is crossed with the albino guinea pig it gives both black (4) and albino (3) guinea pigs, roughly in the 1 : 1 ratio.
- This indicates that black guinea pig from the F1 generation was heterozygous dominant. This is why the recessive allele giving rise to the albino phenotype could express itself in the second cross.
- The second cross between F1 offspring and recessive parent is called the Test Cross.
