During Fertilization Each Parent Contributes to the DNA Being Passed

question 3

Multiple Choice

During fertilization each parent contributes to the DNA being passed on to the offspring. Which genetic expression in the offspring is validation of the genetic contribution by a parent?

• A)Hair color of the offspring
• B)Eye color of the offspring
• C)The sex of the offspring
• D)The most dominant parent

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Definitions:

Lactate

An ion or ester of lactic acid that forms in muscles under anaerobic conditions and can be used as a source of energy.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, crucial for energy production through cellular respiration.

Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used in aerobic respiration to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Oxaloacetate

A 4-carbon compound; an important intermediate in the citric acid cycle and in the.