The genes for waltzer (v) and jittery (ji) are 18 map units apart on chromosome 10 in mice. A commercial establishment is maintaining a normal F1 group of mice carrying these genes in the cis configuration. An order arrives for 24 young mice each with waltzer, jittery, and waltzer + jittery. Let's assume that the average litter size is 7 offsprings , and including a 10% safety factor to ensure the recovery of the needed offspring, calculate the minimum number of females that need to be bred.

The genes for waltzer (v) and jittery (ji) are 18 map units apart on chromosome 10 in mice. A commercial establishment is maintaining a normal F1 group of mice carrying these genes in the cis configuration. An order arrives for 24 young mice each with waltzer, jittery, and waltzer + jittery. Let's assume that the average litter size is 7 offsprings , and including a 10% safety factor to ensure the recovery of the needed offspring, calculate the minimum number of females that need to be bred.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael Cummings

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Chapter15: Genomes And Genomics

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