Figure 13.1

question 11

Multiple Choice

Figure 13.1
-In a Drosophila experiment,a cross was made between homozygous wild-type females and yellow-bodied males.All of the resulting F₁s were phenotypically wild type.However,adult flies of the F₂ generation (resulting from matings of the F₁s) had the characteristics shown in the figure above: (a) Is the mutant allele for yellow body recessive or dominant?
(b) Is the yellow locus autosomal (not X-linked) or X-linked?

• A)(a)recessive;(b)X-linked
• B)(a)recessive;(b)not X-linked
• C)(a)dominant;(b)X-linked
• D)(a)dominant;(b)not X-linked
• E)none of the above

---

Definitions:

Affordable Care Act

A comprehensive health care reform law enacted in 2010 in the United States to increase health insurance quality and affordability.

Health Care Consumers

Individuals who seek, use, or are potential users of health care services, including patients and their families.

Insurance Coverage

The amount of risk or liability that is covered for an individual or entity by way of insurance services.

Health Care Security Act

A legislative proposal aimed at reforming the healthcare system to increase coverage and security for health services.