A certain couple has six children – four boys (ages 2yr, 5yrs, 9yrs and 11yrs old) and two girls (ages 5yrs and 7yrs old). The oldest boy shows the symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). What are the chances of their other children developing the disease?

A certain couple has six children – four boys (ages 2yr, 5yrs, 9yrs and 11yrs old) and two girls (ages 5yrs and 7yrs old). The oldest boy shows the symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). What are the chances of their other children developing the disease?

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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

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Author:Michael Cummings

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Chapter16: Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, And Gene Therapy

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