Albinism Allele Copies in Human Cell Division: Meiosis Explanation

[nicholaschean]

Homework Statement

Albinism in humans is controlled by a recessive allele. How many copies of this allele will be found at one of the poles of a cell at telophase I of meiosis in an albino person.
A.23
B.4
C.2
D.1

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Let rr be the recessive allele for Albinism. During interphase, there will be 2 of rr due to duplication. Therefore, when they are sperated by the pole.
there would be 1 rr on the left and 1 rr on the right. Therefore telophase 1, will contain one rr in one nucleus and one rr in the other.

So my ans is D

 

[nicholaschean]

Hmm i hav a 2nd attempt though and i think it shld be correct:
Let r be a recessive allele. A person with albino will be rr. Therefore, this wil duplicate during interphase resulting in 2(rr). Therefore, each pole will have 2(r). Therefore ans is C.

 

[pmsrw3]

So, what's your question? ;-)

 

[nicholaschean]

The question is on top liao. As for the attempt, it is the 2nd post

 

[pmsrw3]

The question is on top liao. As for the attempt, it is the 2nd post

No, I understand what question you were asked. I see that you've answered it. Now, what is your question?