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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question

Question

A cross between two individuals carrying a recessive lethal allele that causes death in utero typically produces what viable phenotypic ratio?
Options
A 3:1
B 2:1
Correct Answer
C 1:1
D 1:2:1
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Because the homozygous recessive class (aa) does not survive, the remaining viable progeny display a modified 2:1 phenotypic ratio (2 Aa : 1 AA).

Hint

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