Recall that in Morgan\'s experiments with fruit flies, eye color is a sex-linked
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Question
Recall that in Morgan's experiments with fruit flies, eye color is a sex-linked trait. Based on the results of Morgan's experiments, what would be the expected phenotypic results of a cross between a white-eyed female and a red-eyed male? You may find it helpful to draw a Punnett square to help you find the answer.
Select one:
A. All females would have red eyes, and all males would have white eyes.
B. 25% red-eyed females, 25% white-eyed females, and 50% white-eyed males
C. 50% red-eyed females, 25% red-eyed males, and 25% white-eyed males
D. 25% red-eyed females, 25% white-eyed females, 25% red-eyed males, and 25% white-eyed males
E. 100% red-eyed females
Explanation / Answer
The answer is
50% red-eyed females, 25% red-eyed males, and 25% white-eyed males (C)
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