Question 7

(Multiple Choice)

Hemophilia is caused by several genetic factors; one, a recessive allele of an X- linked gene, is the subject of this problem. Assume that a man with hemophilia marries a normal woman whose father had hemophilia. What is the probability that they will have a daughter with hemophilia?


A) 1/8
B) 1/16
C) 3/4
D) 1/2
E) 1/4

Answer