1) Who Is the Original Carrier of the Big Foot Gene?

1) Who Is the Original Carrier of the Big Foot Gene?

<p>Pedigree 2: In your group your task is to construct the appropriate pedigree given the following character information. In this pedigree, there is a genetic disorder (invented) called the Big Foot Gene, which in affected persons results in abnormally large feet (24 inches and bigger). It is known that this disease is X-linked recessive. Once you have completed your pedigree you must then answer the following questions.</p><p>1) Who is the original carrier of the Big Foot Gene? 2) Given the persons that we know to have the Big Foot Gene, who else in the pedigree should be a carrier or an affected person?</p><p>Peneloppy Tom’s Mother</p><p>Jeff George’s Grandfather</p><p>Katie Married to Tom</p><p>Tom Has two sisters Is affected by the Gold Eye Gene</p><p>Paula Paula has a sister and a brother </p><p>Emma One of Jeff’s three children</p><p>Sophie Married to Daniel</p><p>Daniel Has two son’s </p><p>Mike Married to Emma</p><p>Mark Has one brother</p><p>Ashley Has an identical twin sister (Mary-Kate) Is found to be a carrier for the X-linked Gold eye gene.</p><p>Mary-Kate One of Emma’s two daughters</p><p>George Is Katie’s only child Is affected by the Gold Eye Gene Pedigree 1: In your group your task is to construct the appropriate pedigree given the following character information. In this pedigree, there is a genetic disorder (invented) called the Gold Eye Gene, which in affected person gives them characteristic 24 karat gold irises. It is known that this disease is X-linked recessive. Once you have completed your pedigree you must then answer the following questions. </p><p>1) Who is the original carrier of the Gold Eye Gene (in this pedigree)? 2) Given the persons that we know to have the Gold Eye Gene, who else in the pedigree should be a carrier or an affected person?</p><p>Karla Is married to Jason</p><p>Jason Has three children</p><p>Julia Has two sisters</p><p>Bryson Is married to Julia and has two daughters</p><p>Samantha Has one sister</p><p>Amanda Is one of two daughters Is found to be a carrier of the Gold Eye Gene</p><p>Beverly Is one of Karla’s daughters Is found to be a carrier of the Gold Eye Gene</p><p>Stephanie Is one of three sisters</p><p>Jack Is married to Stephanie</p><p>Jen Is Jack’s little sister</p><p>Brian Has two grandmothers (Karla and Jane) Is affected by the Gold Eye Gene</p><p>Bob Brian’s fraternal twin brother</p><p>Dick They call him grandpa now</p><p>Jane Married and has two children</p>

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