1. The pedigree below traces the inheritance of alkaptonuria, a biochemical disorder. Affected individuals, indicated here by the filled-in circles and squares, are unable to break down a substance called alkapton, which colors the urine and stains body tissues.

a. Does alkaptonuria appear to be caused by a dominant or recessive allele? Explain.
b. b. What is George’s phenotype?

c. Is it possible for Daniel to have a child with alkaptonuria? Explain.

d. How would knowing the pattern of inheritance influence the treatment plan for this disease?

Question

1. The pedigree below traces the inheritance of alkaptonuria, a biochemical disorder. Affected individuals, indicated here by the filled-in circles and squares, are unable to break down a substance called alkapton, which colors the urine and stains body tissues.

  

a.	Does alkaptonuria appear to be caused by a dominant or recessive allele?  Explain.
b. b.	What is George’s phenotype?


c.	Is it possible for Daniel to have a child with alkaptonuria? Explain.



d.	How would knowing the pattern of inheritance influence the treatment plan for this disease?

anonymous · Answer

I don't know if it's possible to solve this without seeing the pedigree chart. Is there any way for you to post it below?

anonymous · Answer

let me see :)

anonymous · Answer

attachment

anonymous · Answer

i have attached it

anonymous · Answer

I believe the answer to part A. is recessive

anonymous · Answer

Were you able to open the diagram ?