DUE IN A HOUR!!!!!
In the pedigree shown, the presence of a dominant autosome genetic disorder is indicated by a shaded box. This is an autosomal inheritance not sex-link trait
Part A determine whether or not either of the parents ( 1 or 2) could be homozygous for the trait in the question. Explain your answer in a few sentences.
Part B “person 8” does not want to see the disorder passed on to his offspring. He does for certain want to get married and have children biologically. If you were a genetic counselor what advice would you give to him about his odds on having a child with the genetic disorder if he
A married a woman who is heterozygous for the condition.
B married a woman who does not have the genetic disorder.