Tay Sachs disease is caused by a recessive mutation on chromosome 15,and 1 of every 27 members of the Old Order Amish community of Pennsylvania carry a recessive allele.What is the chance that an Old Order Amish man who carries the allele will have a child with Tay Sachs? (Remember,the community restricts marriage to other members of the community.)
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