Let's Say That the Gene for Eye Colour Is Dominant

question 85

Multiple Choice

Let's say that the gene for eye colour is dominant for brown and recessive for blue.Tamesha has green eyes.Which of the following explains this?

• A) Dominant and recessive genes do not affect eye colour.
• B) Tamesha is probably wearing coloured contact lenses.
• C) Eye colour is a discrete trait.
• D) Eye colour is determined by the polygenetic principle.

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