Two individuals are represented in Figure 9-6; individual 1 is one of the parents of individual 2.The asterisk indicates the occurrence of a single mutation. Figure 9-6
What is the chance that individual 2 will inherit the mutation in individual 1?

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Two individuals are represented in Figure 9-6; individual 1 is one of the parents of individual 2.The asterisk indicates the occurrence of a single mutation.  Figure 9-6
What is the chance that individual 2 will inherit the mutation in individual 1?

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Inheritance of a mutation from a parent to offspring follows a 50% chance of inheritance pattern, unless the mutation is inherited in a mitochondrial or X-linked manner.

Two Individuals Are Represented in Figure 9-6; Individual 1 Is