Having freckles is dominant over not having freckles. If two individuals heterozygous for freckles have a child, what is the probability the child will have freckles? O A 0% ов 25% ос. 50% O D. 75%

Having freckles is dominant over not having freckles. If two individuals heterozygous for freckles have a child, what is the probability the child will have freckles? O A 0% ов 25% ос. 50% O D. 75%

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Chapter11: The Basic Principles Of Heredity

Section: Chapter Questions

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Having freckles is dominant over not having freckles. If two individuals heterozygous for freckles have a child, what is the probability the
child will have freckles?
O A 0%
ов 25%
ос. 50%
O D. 75%

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