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Feather Colour in Budgies Is Determined by Two Different Genes

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Feather colour in budgies is determined by two different genes: Y for pigment on the outside of the feather, and B for pigment on the inside of the feather. YYBB, YyBB, or YYBb is green; yyBB or yyBb is blue; YYbb or Yybb is yellow; and yybb is white. A blue budgie is crossed with a white budgie. Which of the following results in the offspring is most possible?


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Reaction Intermediate

A transient species formed during a chemical reaction that does not appear in the overall reaction equation.

Consumed

Refers to the use or expenditure of a resource, such as energy or materials, especially until it is depleted.

Formed

Undergone the process of formation or being created or structured in a specific way.

Energy Diagram

A graphical representation that shows the energy levels of the reactants, intermediates, and products in a chemical reaction.

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