Albinism Allele Copies in Human Cell Division: Meiosis Explanation

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Homework Statement



Albinism in humans is controlled by a recessive allele. How many copies of this allele will be found at one of the poles of a cell at telophase I of meiosis in an albino person.
A.23
B.4
C.2
D.1

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Let rr be the recessive allele for Albinism. During interphase, there will be 2 of rr due to duplication. Therefore, when they are sperated by the pole.
there would be 1 rr on the left and 1 rr on the right. Therefore telophase 1, will contain one rr in one nucleus and one rr in the other.

So my ans is D
 
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Hmm i have a 2nd attempt though and i think it shld be correct:
Let r be a recessive allele. A person with albino will be rr. Therefore, this wil duplicate during interphase resulting in 2(rr). Therefore, each pole will have 2(r). Therefore ans is C.
 
The question is on top liao. As for the attempt, it is the 2nd post
 
nicholaschean said:
The question is on top liao. As for the attempt, it is the 2nd post
No, I understand what question you were asked. I see that you've answered it. Now, what is your question?