1. In fruit flies, white eyes are X-linked recessive mutation. If a female who is a carrier of the white eye mutation mates with a red eye male, what percentage of male offspring would be expected to have red eyes? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a 1/2 b 1/4 d 3/4

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