Freckles in the Family
This is the story of Grandma and Grandpa Flipnob, and their clan! They were married way back and have been just like newlyweds ever since. Grandpa Flipnob did not have freckles, but his beautiful bride did. From their union, 4 individuals were created. Elizabeth, the eldest, Fred soon followed, next, Michelle was brought into this world and finally, Mickey, a surprise to the whole family was the baby of the family. Fred and Michelle were the only two of their siblings to have freckles.
Elizabeth fell in love at a young age, and wed her high school sweetheart, David. From this marriage, two non identical bundles of joy came about (at the same time): John and Sonny(twins!)
It took Fred a little longer to find his soul mate. Finally, Fred found the woman of his dreams, Wilma, and they were married. Since they married so late in life, they only brought one new person into this world, Barney.
Michelle was a hard working woman, and never found time in her schedule for love. She led a very productive and fulfilling life, but she never did marry and have children.
Mickey was a wild one! After a long string of girlfriends, he finally chose Monica to spend the rest of his life with. They were wed and brought two girls into this world, Krista and Janet.
Of the grandchildren, the twins did not have freckles, and neither did Barney, but the two girls did.
1. Is Freckles a dominant or recessive trait?
2. What is the genotype for each member of the family?