Suppose a man carries a very common dominant mutation for a


Suppose a man carries a very common dominant mutation for a deadly muscular disease that doesn't show up until people are usually over 50 years of age (he has the disease). He and his wife are expecting their first child--a girl. What is the probability she will also have the disease if...

(1) it is autosomal

(2) it is X-linked

(3) it is Y-linked

Explain each answer in detail. Assume the penetrance of the trait is 100%

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