Table of contents

1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance

Pedigrees

Genetics

2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance

Pedigrees

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Match each statement (a–e) with the best answer from the following list: consultand, 50%, prior probability, 66.7%, obligate carrier, 100%.
The probability that the son of a woman with an autosomal recessive condition is a heterozygous carrier

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Step 1: Understand the genetic inheritance pattern. Autosomal recessive conditions require two copies of the recessive allele for an individual to express the condition. A heterozygous carrier has one dominant allele and one recessive allele, meaning they do not express the condition but can pass the recessive allele to offspring.

Step 2: Identify the relationship between the woman and her son. Since the woman has the autosomal recessive condition, she must have two recessive alleles (homozygous recessive). This means she can only pass on a recessive allele to her son.

Step 3: Consider the genetic contribution from the father. If the father does not have the condition, he is assumed to be homozygous dominant (two dominant alleles) or heterozygous (one dominant and one recessive allele). The probability of the son being a carrier depends on the father's genotype.

Step 4: Calculate the probability of the son being a heterozygous carrier. If the father is homozygous dominant, the son will inherit one dominant allele from the father and one recessive allele from the mother, making him a carrier with 100% probability. If the father is heterozygous, there is a 50% chance the son will inherit the dominant allele and a 50% chance he will inherit the recessive allele from the father, resulting in a 50% probability of being a carrier.

Step 5: Match the correct probability from the list provided. Based on the analysis, the probability that the son is a heterozygous carrier is either 50% or 100%, depending on the father's genotype.

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Key Concepts

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Autosomal Recessive Inheritance

Autosomal recessive inheritance occurs when a trait or condition is expressed only when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele, one inherited from each parent. If a parent has an autosomal recessive condition, they carry two recessive alleles, while the other parent may be a carrier (heterozygous) or unaffected (homozygous dominant). This genetic pattern is crucial for understanding the probability of offspring inheriting the condition.

Carrier Probability

Carrier probability refers to the likelihood that an individual carries a recessive allele for a genetic condition without expressing the condition themselves. In the context of autosomal recessive disorders, if one parent is affected (homozygous recessive) and the other is a carrier (heterozygous), there is a 50% chance that their child will inherit the carrier status, making it essential to calculate the probabilities of offspring being carriers.

Punnett Square

A Punnett square is a diagram used to predict the genetic makeup of offspring from a cross between two parents. It visually represents the possible combinations of alleles from each parent, allowing for the calculation of probabilities for traits, including carrier status. This tool is fundamental in genetics for understanding inheritance patterns and determining the likelihood of specific genotypes in offspring.

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Match each statement (a–e) with the best answer from the following list: consultand, 50%, prior probability, 66.7%, obligate carrier, 100%.The probability that the son of a woman with an autosomal recessive condition is a heterozygous carrier

Key Concepts

Autosomal Recessive Inheritance

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