A Human Trait Is Influenced by a Single Pair of Genes

question 26

Multiple Choice

A human trait is influenced by a single pair of genes, with "T" representing the dominant gene and "t" representing the recessive gene. Joe (genotype Tt) and Meg (genotype Tt) decide to have children. According to the principles of Mendelian heredity, what percentage of their children would exhibit the trait?

• A) 25
• B) 50
• C) 75
• D) 100

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