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Assignment:
A different autosomal recessive disorder, Seyer Syndrome, has relatively high frequency in the Vidoran state of Merrinland. The frequency of the recessive disease allele is 0.16.
What is the allele frequency of the dominant allele?
Given the fact that Merrinland contains a population of 100,000 people, how many people do you expect to have Seyer Syndrome in the state?
Working as a genetic counselor in Merrinland, a couple has approached you, concerned about the high rates of Seyer Syndrome in the state. Neither of them has Seyer Syndrome.
What is the chance that the couple are both carriers for Seyer Syndrome?
Give your answer as percentage to two decimal places.
What is the chance that the couple are carriers and have a child with Seyer Syndrome?
Give your answer as percentage to two decimal places.