Sex-linked Inheritance

Question 1

The hypothesis would not have been supported by the data if

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the traits for white fur and red eyes were always inherited together.

Question 2

Select all the offspring phenotypes that could be produced from a BbEE x bbee cross (shown above).

Revolt · Accepted Answer

black fur, black eyes; white fur, black eyes

Question 3

. . . the genes are nearby on the same chromosome.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

short, black fur; long, brown fur

Question 4

. . . the genes assort independently.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

short, black fur; long, black fur; short, brown fur; long, brown fur

Question 5

Which explanations best explain the data? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The genes for wing shape and body color are located on the same chromosome.; The genes for eye color and wing shape are on different chromosomes.

Sex-linked Inheritance Answers