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Question
The pedigree chart given below represents the pattern of inheritance of sickle cell anemia in a family. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
- What is the genotype of the father?
- What is the phenotype of the mother?
Solution
- Father genotype is HbAHbS
- Mother is affected with sickle cell anemia.
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