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The pedigree below is most likely for an X-linked dominant trait. I II III IV What are the genotypes of the parents in generation I (I-1 and I-2)? X^aY, X^AX^a male AA, female aa male aa, female Aa X^AY, X^aX^a X^AY, X^AX^A

          The pedigree below is most likely for an X-linked dominant trait.
I
II
III
IV
What are the genotypes of the parents in generation I (I-1 and I-2)?
X^aY, X^AX^a
male AA, female aa
male aa, female Aa
X^AY, X^aX^a
X^AY, X^AX^A

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Solved by Expert Sri K

06/08/2023

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Since the trait is X-linked dominant, it means that the affected allele (A) is dominant and located on the X chromosome. Show more…

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The pedigree below is most likely for an X-linked dominant trait. What are the genotypes of the parents in generation I (I-1 and I-2)? X^aY, X^AX^a male AA, female aa male aa, female Aa X^AY, X^aX^a X^AY, X^AX^A