Which of the Following Statements Is a Correct Explanation for the Observation

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a correct explanation for the observation that all offspring exhibit a phenotype for a particular trait that appears to be a blend of the two parental varieties?

• A) Neither of the parental genes is dominant over the other.
• B) The genes for the trait are dominant in both of the parents.
• C) The genes are linked and do not separate during meiosis.
• D) The genes for the trait are recessive in both of the parents.

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