Hairlessness in Dogs Is Inherited from a Single Dominant Allele

question 22

Multiple Choice

Hairlessness in dogs is inherited from a single dominant allele.Inheriting two dominant alleles is lethal for an embryo.Ralph and Penelope are both hairless dogs.What is the probability that Penelope will give birth to a puppy with hair?

• A)3/4
• B)1/3
• C)2/3
• D)1/4

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