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In fruit flies, L= long wings and l = short wings. When a long-winged fly is crossed with a short winged fly, the offspring exhibit a 1:1 ratio. What is the genotype of the parental flies?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter20: Chromosomes And Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5RQ: Explain what nondisjunction is, and give two examples of phenotypes that can result from it.

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