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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter12: Mendel, Genes, And Inheritance

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1. Chinchillas are small, furry South American rodents. They were originally brought to the United States from Chile in 1918 and raised for their fur, and have become increasingly popular as cage pets. They come in a variety of colors, but the most common is gray. In chinchillas, gray fur is dominant to violet. If one parent is gray HETEROZYGOUS, and the other is violet, what is the probability in their offspring of: being homozygous dominant? ________% being heterozygous? ________% being homozygous recessive? ________% having violet fur? ________% 2. Trixie, a former cheerleader, just had a child. She isn't sure who the father is. Carrie is blood type A and the baby is type AB. Use your knowledge of genetics to help Trixie, and indicate whether each of the following men COULD be the father. If he could be the father, put down Yes. If not, just say No, which is perhaps what Trixie should have done. #9, the quarterback, who is type A homozygous ______ #10, the wide receiver, who is type B heterozygous ______ #99, the defensive tackle, who is type O ______ the waterboy, who is type AB ______ If both parents are blood type O, which blood type(s) CANNOT occur in their children?

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