If both parents carry one recessive allele (Aa x Aa), what fraction of offspring show the recessive trait?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. One fourth
- Step 1: Only the aa offspring, 1 of 4 combinations, show the trait. Answer: One fourth. Why not the others: One half is the chance of carrying it and three fourths show the dominant trait.
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