OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
GENETICS
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Question
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Which of the following is showing a genotype that would be described as homozygous recessive (purebred)
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Dd
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dd
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DD
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dD
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The term “homozygous” is used to describe the pairs “AA” and “aa” because the alleles in the pair are the same, i.e. both dominant or both recessive. In contrast, the term “heterozygous” is used to describe the allelic pair, “Aa”.
Detailed explanation-2: -Flexi Says: The cross between parents DD and dd genotype will result in all offspring having heterozygous dominant (Dd) alleles for the given gene.
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