Please Refer to the Following Art to Answer the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Please refer to the following art to answer the following questions.
-In the accompanying art, you see a table with the actual number of offspring that resulted from a dihybrid cross. The numbers do not show the 9:3:3:1 ratio predicted. One phenotype occurred more than predicted; another occurred less. The reason could be because ________.

• A)of errors in mitosis
• B)some of the alleles were linked
• C)of polygenic inheritance

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Definitions:

Bacterial Population

A bacterial population consists of a group of bacteria residing in a specific area, which can exhibit growth, mutual interactions, and adaptation to their environment.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism leading to the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

A molecule that encodes an organism's genetic blueprint, commonly known as DNA.

Unpredictable Change

Refers to alterations in environmental, social, or other factors that cannot be anticipated with current knowledge or technology, often leading to significant impact on ecosystems or societies.