3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance
Understanding Independent Assortment
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Problem 27b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionThe wild-type (normal) fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has straight wings and long bristles. Mutant strains have been isolated that have either curled wings or short bristles. The genes representing these two mutant traits are located on separate chromosomes. Carefully examine the data from the following five crosses. Identify each mutation as either dominant or recessive. In each case, indicate which crosses support your answer.
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