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    Based on the DNA sequencing results, Fredrick claims to be the son of either Fred or Wilma Flintstone. To determine which, the document asks questions about genetics such as: - Which parent determines the gender of a child? (The father.) - Why are males affected by recessive sex-linked diseases more often than females? (Because males only have one X chromosome.) - What percentage of sons will inherit a Y-linked disease from their father? (100%.) - What percentage of daughters will inherit a Y-linked disease, and what percentage will be carriers? (0% will inherit it; 0% will be carriers.)

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    Based on the DNA sequencing results, Fredrick claims to be the son of either Fred or Wilma Flintstone. To determine which, the document asks questions about genetics such as: - Which parent determines the gender of a child? (The father.) - Why are males affected by recessive sex-linked diseases more often than females? (Because males only have one X chromosome.) - What percentage of sons will inherit a Y-linked disease from their father? (100%.) - What percentage of daughters will inherit a Y-linked disease, and what percentage will be carriers? (0% will inherit it; 0% will be carriers.)

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    Sex Linked Practice

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    Matteo Ataca
    Based on the DNA sequencing results, Fredrick claims to be the son of either Fred or Wilma Flintstone. To determine which, the document asks questions about genetics such as: - Which parent determines the gender of a child? (The father.) - Why are males affected by recessive sex-linked diseases more often than females? (Because males only have one X chromosome.) - What percentage of sons will inherit a Y-linked disease from their father? (100%.) - What percentage of daughters will inherit a Y-linked disease, and what percentage will be carriers? (0% will inherit it; 0% will be carriers.)

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    11. Does Pebbles wear a wig? Set up a Punnett square to illustrate your answer.

    Answer YES or NO and circle the


    possible genotypes of Pebbles in the Punnett Square.

    12. What percent chance does Pebbles have to be predisposed to obesity? Show work.

    13. If Fred and Wilma had a son, what are his chances of having normal vision? Show work.
    Part II: Family or Fraud?

    A young man named “Fredrick” has just arrived in Bedrock, and he claims to be the son of one of
    the Flintstones!! Who fathered/mothered Fredrick? It’s up to you to solve this mystery.
    Fortunately, Fredrick agreed to DNA sequencing and the results are now in.

    Concluding Questions:

    1. Which parent determines the gender of the child? Explain why.

    2. Why are males affected by recessive sex-linked diseases more often than females?

    3. If a male has a disease that is Y-linked, what percentage of his sons will inherit the disease?

    4. If a male has a disease that is Y-linked, what percentage of his daughters will inherit the disease? What percentage will
    be carriers?

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