Since the white‑eye trait is X‑linked recessive, what result would you expect when crossing a heterozygous red‑eyed female with a white‑eyed male?

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Since the white‑eye trait is X‑linked recessive, what result would you expect when crossing a heterozygous red‑eyed female with a white‑eyed male? 

all red‑eyed progeny 

In each sex, half of the offspring will have red and half of the offspring will have white eyes. 

all red‑eyed females with half of the males having white and half of the males having red eyes 

all red‑eyed females and all white‑eyed males 

all red‑eyed males with half of the females having white and half of the females having red eyes

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