Biology

Question

17.

In humans, the trait for having a second toe that is

longer than the big toe (T) is dominant, the trait

for having a second toe that is shorter than the

big toe (t) is recessive. The two traits are shown

in the figure below.

Dominant Trait

Recessive Trait

A family has eight children. Six children have

Two

second toes that are longer than the big toe. Two

children have second toes that are shorter than the

big toe. What are the most likely genotypes of the

parents?

A. Tt and Tt

B. Tt and tt

C. TT and tt

D. TT and TT

Answer

B. Tt and tt

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The dominant trait for having a second toe that is longer than the big toe is represented by T, and the recessive trait for having a second...