A non-albino female who is a carrier for the albino allele (Aa), mates with an albino (aa) male. What is the probability that their children will be albino? Select one: a. 0% b. 25% c. 50% d. 75% e. 100%
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The male is albino, so he has two albino alleles (aa). When they mate, there are four possible combinations of alleles that their children can inherit: AA, Aa, Aa, and aa. Out of these four combinations, only one results in an albino child (aa). Show more…
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