Consider a Gene with Two Alleles That Show Complete Dominance

question 61

Multiple Choice

Consider a gene with two alleles that show complete dominance.When two heterozygotes for this gene breed,they have a 25 percent chance of producing a homozygous recessive offspring.The next time these two individuals breed,what are the chances that they will once again have a homozygous recessive progeny?

• A) 0 percent
• B) 25 percent
• C) 50 percent
• D) 75 percent

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