(9) In a different centaur population, the allele for curly tails (T) is also incompletely dominant to the allele for straight tails (t). The hybrid genotype results in wavy tails. In this population of 830 centaurs, 202 have curly tails, 611 have wavy tails, and the remainder has straight tails. Но — Не — F =

(9) In a different centaur population, the allele for curly tails (T) is also incompletely dominant to the allele for straight tails (t). The hybrid genotype results in wavy tails. In this population of 830 centaurs, 202 have curly tails, 611 have wavy tails, and the remainder has straight tails. Но — Не — F =

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

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Chapter19: Population Genetics And Human Evolution

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20QP: Natural Selection Affects the Frequency of Genetic Disorders Will a recessive allele that is lethal...

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