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In humans polydactyly (i.e., presence of...

In humans polydactyly (i.e., presence of extra fingers and toes) is determined by a dominant autosomal allele (P) and the normal condition is determined by a recessive allele (p). Find out the possible genotypes of family members 1,2 and 3 in the given pedigree

A

`{:(" 1 2 3"),("PP Pp pp"):}`

B

`{:(" 1 2 3"),("PP PP pp"):}`

C

`{:(" 1 2 3"),("Pp PP Pp"):}`

D

`{:(" 1 2 3"),("Pp Pp pp"):}`

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The correct Answer is:
D

Given pedigree chart for polydactyly (autosomal dominant trait) can be explained as follows :
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