Haldane's Rule Flashcards
1
Q
three requirements for haldane’s rule to apply
A
x linked recessive
reduced fitness (genetic lethal)
-negative relevant family history
2
Q
what are excluded?
A
x linked diseases caused by dynamic mutations, such as fragile x
3
Q
what does haldane’s rule explain?
A
why not all mothers of x-linked recessive disorder sons are carriers themselves
4
Q
classic example?
A
DMD where fitness = 0
5
Q
the proportion of new mutations amoung affected males will be…
A
1/3, and only 2/3 of the mothers will be carriers
only applies if ftiness is low (0)
u must equal v, aka, female and male mutaton rate must be the same