Assume That Developing a Sixth Toe Is a Recessive Trait

question 191

Multiple Choice

Assume that developing a sixth toe is a recessive trait that is controlled by a single pair of genes. If a child has six toes, but both the child's biological parents have normal feet, what can you conclude?

• A)The child is heterozygous for the trait in question.
• B)Both parents are heterozygous for the trait in question.
• C)Both parents are homozygous for the trait in question.
• D)One parent is heterozygous for the trait, and the other parent is homozygous.

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