Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
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Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino, Darrell Killian
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Chapter 4, Problem 31PDQ
In goats, the development of the beard is due to a recessive gene. The following cross involving true-breeding goats was made and carried to the F2 generation:
Offer an explanation for the inheritance and expression of this trait, diagramming the cross. Propose one or more crosses to test your hypothesis.
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Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)
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