Multiple choice

A recessive allele p is responsible for a condition called hypertonia. In a couple, male has this condition. One of their four children also has this condition. Suggest the possible genotypes of the man and woman.

  1. Father is Pp and mother is PP.

  2. Father is pp and mother is PP.

  3. Both parents are pp.

  4. Father is pp and mother is Pp
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the only option that fits the criteria in the question. Since father is hypertonic so he must be pp & mother is carrier so she must be Pp.

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