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ts19998

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If an individual carries two different alleles for the same trait, the individual is ________ for the trait.
 A) homologous
  B) homozygous
  C) heterozygous
  D) autosomous
  E) polygenic

Question 2

If a color-blind (X-linked recessive trait) man marries a woman who is heterozygous for the trait, what proportion of their male offspring can be expected to be color blind?
 A) 1/2
  B) 1/4
  C) 1/8
  D) 3/4
  E) 100 (all)


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Reply #1 on: Feb 27, 2019
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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Reply #2 on: Feb 27, 2019
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Feb 27, 2019
Great! Please up vote :D


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