9. A woman with hemophilia (a recessive, sex-linked condition) has a son with hemophilia. The son marries a woman whose father has hemophilia, but she does not. What is the probability that a daughter of this mating will be a hemophiliac? A son? If the couple has 3 sons what is the probability that all of them will NOT be hemophiliacs?
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Step 1: The probability that a daughter of this mating will be a hemophiliac is 50%, as the daughter would need to inherit the affected x chromosome from both parents (affected son and carrier mother). Show more…
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