If a female is a carrier for colour blindness, marries a male which is normal, then in the offsprings this disease may be seen in ? |
All the daughters and not in sons. 50% sons diseased and 50% daughters (carrier). Both in the sons and in daughters . 50% daughter and 50% sons (carrier). |
50% sons diseased and 50% daughters (carrier). |
The correct answer is Option (2) - 50% sons diseased and 50% daughters (carrier).
When a carrier female (XCX) marries a normal male (XY), the possible combinations for their children are:
Therefore, 50% of the sons will be diseased, and 50% of the daughters will be carriers.
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