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What is the overall probability that the man will produce an Ab gamete?

A man has either an AaBB or AABb genotype with equal probability. a. Assume these genes are unlinked (i.e., assorting independently).

Asked by Andreazza, Last updated: Nov 26, 2022

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Andreazza

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Answered Sep 30, 2018

Only the AABb genotype can produce Ab gametes, and the expected probability of Ab gametes produced will be 1/2. Because the parent has an equal probability (50%) of having either genotype (AaBB or AABb), the final probability of the parent producing an Ab gamete is (1/2) × (1/2) = 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.
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