Question 31
Mendelian InheritanceThe genotypes of both parents of four children are AS. What is the likely percentage of the offspring that would be sicklers?
- A.25%
- B.50%
- C.75%
- D.100%
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (25%)
Explanation
AS x AS gives AA, AS, AS and SS; only SS (one in four, 25%) is a sickler.