Skin Colour in a Certain Species of Fish Is Inherited

question 28

Multiple Choice

Skin colour in a certain species of fish is inherited by a single gene with four different alleles. How many different types of gametes would be possible in this organism?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 8
• D) 16

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