Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 13, Problem 5SQ
The offspring of the cross AA × aa are ________.
- a. all AA
- b. all aa
- c. all Aa
- d. half are AA and half are aa
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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