Asked by Kyara Negra on May 08, 2024

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A man is heterozygous for the allele causing Huntington's disease. His wife does not have Huntington's disease, but her father did. What is the chance that their offspring will have the disease?

A) 0%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
E) 100%

Huntington's Disease

A hereditary neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor control problems, cognitive decline, and psychiatric issues due to the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

  • Learn about the primary principles involved in the transfer of genetic information between generations.
  • Describe the mechanism of inheritance associated with X chromosomes and anticipate the genetic outcomes of crosses concerning X-linked characteristics.
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Eeswari EeshuMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The man is heterozygous for the allele causing Huntington's disease, which means he has one dominant allele and one recessive allele. His wife does not have the disease, but her father did, which means she is likely heterozygous for the allele or a carrier.

When the man and his wife have offspring, there is a 50% chance that their child will inherit the dominant disease-causing allele from the father and a 50% chance that they will inherit the normal allele from the mother. Therefore, there is a 50% chance that their offspring will have the disease.