a child is born with a lethal dominant allele. this would seem to be impossible
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Question
a child is born with a lethal dominant allele. this would seem to be impossible since either parent, had they possesed this allele, would have suffered its lethel effects. what is a possible explaination? a. this child's allele is a spontaneous mutation which neither parent had to deal with. b. the allele could have delayed onset in both parents. c. the allele could have delayed onset in one parent. D. all of these are possilble. E. none of these is possible.
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Explanation / Answer
D. all of these are possible
This child's allele ia a spontaneous mutation which neither parent had to deal with
The allele could have delayed onset in both parents
The allele could have delayed onset in one parent.