The Following Questions Refer to the Pedigree Chart in Figure

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the pedigree chart in Figure 14.2 for a family, some of whose members exhibit the dominant trait, W. Affected individuals are indicated by a dark square or circle.

Figure 14.2
-What is the genotype of individual II-5?

• A) WW
• B) Ww
• C) ww
• D) WW or ww
• E) ww or Ww

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