If the Coefficient of Relatedness Between Mates Is 50%, and Both

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of relatedness between mates is 50%, and both are heterozygous for a deleterious recessive allele, Mendel's laws predict that ________ of their offspring will be homozygous recessive and die.

• A) 25%
• B) 50%
• C) 75%
• D) 100%

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