Maternal Effect Mutations Can Be Identified When

question 16

Multiple Choice

Maternal effect mutations can be identified when

• A)homozygous mutant females exhibit an abnormal phenotype, whereas mutant males appear wild-type.
• B)homozygous mutant females can develop normally, but their offspring exhibit a mutant phenotype.
• C)heterozygous mutant females can develop normally, but their offspring exhibit a mutant phenotype.
• D)any aspect of embryonic development is abnormal.

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Scheduled Date

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Equal Payments

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