The Gene for Normal Skin Pigment (A) Can Also Code

question 20

Multiple Choice

The gene for normal skin pigment (A) can also code for the recessive trait of albinism (a) . An albino manand a homozygous normal pigmented woman marry and have four children. What is the phenotype of the children?

• A) 75% normal skin pigment and 25% albino
• B) 100% normal skin pigment
• C) 50% normal skin pigment and 50% albino
• D) 25% normal skin pigment and 75% albino
• E) 100% albino

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