The pedigree shown here pertains to a trait due to a rare, X-linked recessive mutation.
Individual 1 has an affected brother, but the genotypes and phenotypes of individuals 1-4 are unknown. What is the probability that individual 1 is heterozygous? What is the probability that individual 3 is heterozygous? What is the probability that individual 4 is affected?
A) 1/2; 1/4; 1/4
B) 1/2; 1/2; 1/2
C) 1/2; 1/2; 1/4
D) 1; 1/2; 1/2
E) 1; 1/4; 1/2
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