If the Gene for Blue Eyes Is Recessive, and If

question 123

Multiple Choice

If the gene for blue eyes is recessive, and if John's mother and father both have blue eyes, we know that John:

• A) will be homozygous on the eye color trait
• B) will be heterozygous on the eye color trait
• C) will have a 50% chance of having blue eyes
• D) will have a 25% chance of having blue eyes

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