Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Egg and Fluffy are two linked bird genes that are 16 map units apart.The E allele of Egg produces large eggs and the e allele produces small eggs (E is dominant) .The F allele produces fluffy feathers and the f allele produces nonfluffy feathers (F is dominant) .
-If EEFF is crossed with eeff,what proportion of female offspring will produce large eggs and fluffy feathers?

• A) 8 percent
• B) 16 percent
• C) 42 percent
• D) 84 percent
• E) 100 percent

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Definitions:

Linear Regression Equation

An equation used to predict the value of a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables, typically in the form y = mx + b.

Report

A document that presents information compiled systematically for a clear and precise dissemination of information to a specific audience.

Slope

In linear regression, the coefficient that represents the amount of change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in the independent variable.

Calculate

To determine the value of something by mathematical or logical methods.