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BIO 201 Objective Question

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In mice, the mutant yellow coat allele (Ay) exhibits dual behavior. How does Ay behave regarding coat color and lethality?
Options
A Dominant for coat color; recessive for lethality
Correct Answer
B Recessive for coat color; dominant for lethality
C Recessive for coat color; recessive for lethality
D Dominant for coat color; dominant for lethality
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ay is dominant for yellow coat color (AyA is yellow), but recessive lethal (AyAy dies in utero).

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