In a Hypothetical Situation, B Is the Allele That Causes

question 31

Multiple Choice

In a hypothetical situation, B is the allele that causes brachydactyly. If a man who has normal fingers (bb) and a woman with brachydactyly (Bb) have children, what proportion of these children would you expect to have normal fingers? (Hint: Use a Punnett square.)

• A)1/16
• B)1/8
• C)1/4
• D)3/4
• E)1/2

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