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Yes, though it's rare. For each child the odds of that happening genetically is 25%) so to calculate the odds of n children of heterozygotic parents having that condition would be (1/4)n

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If both parents are heterozygous for polydactyly what percentage of offspring will exhibit polydactyly?

There is a 25% chance that the offspring will exhibit polydactyly if both parents are heterozygous for the trait.


What are the phenotypes possible for a hybrid tall parents?

When considering hybrid tall parents, the phenotypes of their offspring can vary depending on the genetic makeup of the parents. If both parents are homozygous tall (TT), all offspring will be tall (TT). If one parent is homozygous tall (TT) and the other is heterozygous tall (Tt), all offspring will also be tall (TT or Tt). However, if both parents are heterozygous (Tt), the offspring can exhibit three possible phenotypes: tall (TT or Tt) and short (tt), following a typical Mendelian ratio of 3 tall to 1 short.


What was the probability that two heterozygous parents would have an offspring that produced round seeds?

If both parents are heterozygous for seed shape (Rr), their offspring would have a 75% chance of producing round seeds (3 out of 4 possible combinations), assuming round seeds (R) are dominant over wrinkled seeds (r).


What is the genotype of the offspring with yellow pods what are the possible genotypes of the offspring with green pods?

The genotype of the offspring with yellow pods is likely homozygous dominant (YY) or heterozygous (Yy), assuming yellow pods are dominant over green. The possible genotypes of the offspring with green pods would be homozygous recessive (yy), as green is the recessive trait. If both yellow-podded parents are heterozygous (Yy), some offspring could also be yellow (YY or Yy) while others could be green (yy).


IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A RECESSIVE TRAIT APPEAR IN OFFSPRING IF THE GENOTYPE IS HETEROZYGOUS?

No, a heterozygous genotype, which consists of one dominant and one recessive allele (e.g., Aa), will typically express the dominant trait, not the recessive one. However, if both parents are heterozygous (Aa), there's a possibility for offspring to inherit two recessive alleles (aa), which would express the recessive trait. Thus, while a heterozygous individual cannot express a recessive trait, such traits can appear in their offspring if the right allele combinations occur.

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Who is affected achondroplasia?

The offspring of the parents are affected


If both parents are heterozygous for polydactyly what percentage of offspring will exhibit polydactyly?

There is a 25% chance that the offspring will exhibit polydactyly if both parents are heterozygous for the trait.


Is it possible for two parents with a yellow body color to have a blue offspring?

If they both are heterozygous and the recessive gene is blue it can happen


If a child has blond hair and both of her parents have brown hair what does that tell you about the allele for blond hair?

Both of the parents were heterozygous with the blonde hair allele, which is recessive. When there are two parents that are heterozygous, there is a 25% chance their offspring will get two of the recessive alleles. A punnett square can be useful when determining the different phenotypes and genotypes possible in offspring


If purple flower color is dominant over white flower color how can two purple flowered parents produce while flowered offspring?

It can happen when both parents are a heterozygous


What is the possibility that two heterozygous parents would have an offspring that produced round seeds?

In pea plants, the round seed trait (R) is dominant over the wrinkled seed trait (r). If both parents are heterozygous (Rr), the possible offspring genotypes are RR, Rr, and rr, with a 75% chance of producing round seeds (RR or Rr) and a 25% chance of producing wrinkled seeds (rr). Therefore, there is a 75% possibility that two heterozygous parents would have an offspring that produces round seeds.


What was the probability that two heterozygous parents would have an offspring that produced round seeds?

If both parents are heterozygous for seed shape (Rr), their offspring would have a 75% chance of producing round seeds (3 out of 4 possible combinations), assuming round seeds (R) are dominant over wrinkled seeds (r).


Which type of cross would produce 100 percent heterozygous offspring?

A cross between two homozygous parents will form a 100 percent chance of a heterozygous offspring. One homozygous parent must have the dominant allele, and the other must have the recessive allele. So, if the circumstances are correct, these characteristics will make for a 100 percent chance of a heterozygous offspring.


Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?

no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia


How do you make a pun nett square to show how many offspring will be heterozygous?

First, draw a box, then divide it in four. Let's say we're testing for the genotypes of the offspring of parents with TT and Tt genotypes. Above the first box, write one allele of a parent, or in this case, T. Above the box to the right of it, write another T for the parents' other allele. Do the same down the left side of the four boxes with the other parent's genes. Now, this is a bit like finding coordinates. In the first box, write the allele of the gene above it, and to its left. That is one possible genotype of the offspring. Repeat this for all squares. In our case with the parents being TT and Tt, the four offspring in the Punnett squares will have only two possible genotypes; TT or Tt, like their parents. This will show you how many chances the offspring have of being heterozygous, homozygous dominant, or recessive.


What was the probability that two heterozygous parents would have an offspring that produced rounds seeds?

3:4 or 75%


What is the difference between purebred organism and a hybrid?

A purebred organism is the offspring of two homozygous parents, having either two dominant alleles, AA or two recessive alleles, aa. A hybrid is the offspring of two heterozygous parents, Aa.