The ability to roll one’s tongue is a dominant trait in humans. If an individual who is heterozygous for tongue rolling has a child with another individual who is heterozygous for tongue rolling, what percentage of their offspring will also be tongue rollers? A. 100% B. 75% C. 50% D. 25%

The ability to roll one’s tongue is a dominant trait in humans. If an individual who is heterozygous for tongue rolling has a child with another individual who is heterozygous for tongue rolling, what percentage of their offspring will also be tongue rollers? A. 100% B. 75% C. 50% D. 25%

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Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter8: Patterns Of Inheritance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7RQ: A recessive trait will be observed in individuals that are ________ for that trait. a. heterozygous...

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