A test cross is used to determinea. the genotype of an organism with a phenotypically dominant trait.b. the genotype of an organism with a phenotypically recessive trait. c. the genotype of an organism showing pleiotropic effects of a gene.d. if a trait is inherited polygenically.

A test cross is used to determinea. the genotype of an organism with a phenotypically dominant trait.b. the genotype of an organism with a phenotypically recessive trait. c. the genotype of an organism showing pleiotropic effects of a gene.d. if a trait is inherited polygenically.

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Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter8: Patterns Of Inheritance

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