In Deer Mice, Red Eyes (R) Are Recessive to Normal

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Short Answer

In deer mice, red eyes (r) are recessive to normal black eyes (R). Two mice with black eyes are crossed. They produce two offspring, one with red eyes and one with black eyes. Give the genotypes of parents and offspring of this cross.

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