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BIO 101 BIO 101 Test Prep Objective Question

Question

If one parent is heterozygous and the other is homozygous recessive, what is the chance of offspring being heterozygous?
Options
A 75%
B 25%
C 50%
Correct Answer
D 100%
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A cross between Aa and aa yields 50% Aa (heterozygous) and 50% aa.

Hint

Use a Punnett square.

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