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BIO 201 Objective Question

Question

A mother with blood type N (LNLN) gives birth to a child with blood type MN (LMLN). Which genotype must the biological father possess?
Options
A LNLN only
B LMLM or LMLN
Correct Answer
C LNLN or IOIO
D IOIO only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The father must contribute an LM allele; thus his genotype must be LMLM or LMLN.

Hint

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