ERRY SPRINGER GENETICS Wanda tells Jerry Springer that she thinks either Ralph o
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ERRY SPRINGER GENETICS Wanda tells Jerry Springer that she thinks either Ralph or Fred could be the father of her baby. Wanda's blood type is A. Wanda's baby has type O blood. Ralph's blood type is AB. Fred's blood type is B a. Is it possible for Ralph to be the baby's father? YES NO b. Is it possible for Fred to be the baby's father? YES NO c. Does this absolutely PROVE that Fred IS the baby's father? d. EXPLAIN Your answer YES NO e. If Wanda's baby has type O blood, what are the possible genotypes for men who COULD BE the father of Wanda's baby?Explanation / Answer
a. No, Ralph can't be the father of Wanda's baby.
b. Yes Fred may be father of her baby.
c. Absolutely Fred is father of baby of wanda.
d. Since Ralph has IAIB genotype and no gamete can be formed which will cause ao blood group. But Fred can participate to O blood group.
e. Only Possible genotype for Fred is IBi and can form gamete i and wanda will have IAi genotype.
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