You Are Studying an X-Linked Trait

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are studying an X-linked trait.There are two alleles,one showing complete dominance over the other.In females,84 percent show the dominant phenotype.What percentage of the males will show the dominant phenotype,assuming that individuals in this large population mate at random with respect to this trait?

• A)84
• B)60
• C)40
• D)36
• E)16

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