Homer Simpson goes to the hospital to run some tests. The doctors there ask him what his blood type is, but unfortunately he does not know. What he does know is that Marge Simpson has type A blood, their daughter Lisa has type A blood, their son Bart has type B blood, and their daughter Maggie has type O blood. What is Homer's blood type? Make sure to show a Punnett square to justify your answer. *

Homer Simpson goes to the hospital to run some tests. The doctors there ask him what his blood type is, but unfortunately he does not know. What he does know is that Marge Simpson has type A blood, their daughter Lisa has type A blood, their son Bart has type B blood, and their daughter Maggie has type O blood. What is Homer's blood type? Make sure to show a Punnett square to justify your answer. *

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Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter11: The Basic Principles Of Heredity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9TYU: Mr. and Mrs. Smith are concerned because their own blood types are A and B, respectively, but their...

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