A man heterozygous for the rhesus factor marries a woman of the same genotype. Determine the proportion of the children who would marry the rhesus factor. Illustrate your answer with a genetic diagram.

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If both parents are heterozygous for the Rhesus factor, approximately 75% of their children will inherit the Rh factor. This includes 25% with Rh+/Rh+ and 50% with Rh+/Rh-. A Punnett square illustrates the inheritance patterns of the Rhesus factor in their offspring. ;

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When both parents are heterozygous for the Rhesus factor, there is a 75% chance that their children will have the Rhesus factor. This includes 25% with Rh+/Rh+ and 50% with Rh+/Rh-. The remaining 25% will not inherit the Rh factor (Rh-/Rh-). 
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A man heterozygous for the rhesus factor marries a woman of the same genotype. Determine the proportion of the children who would marry the rhesus factor. Illustrate your answer with a genetic diagram.

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