1. The mutant strain maroon-like has an X-linked mutant allele (X") that results in deep maroon-colored eyed in homozygous females and hemizygous males. To prove to a skeptical friend that this trait is in fact X-linked you set up a reciprocal cross against the wild type. What are the expected genotypic and phenotypic frequencies of each half of this crossing experiment? 2. What is the significance of reciprocal crossing?

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1. The mutant strain maroon-like has an X-linked mutant allele (X") that results in deep
maroon-colored eyed in homozygous females and hemizygous males. To prove to a
skeptical friend that this trait is in fact X-linked you set up a reciprocal cross against the wild
type. What are the expected genotypic and phenotypic frequencies of each half of this
crossing experiment?
2. What is the significance of reciprocal crossing?
Transcribed Image Text:1. The mutant strain maroon-like has an X-linked mutant allele (X") that results in deep maroon-colored eyed in homozygous females and hemizygous males. To prove to a skeptical friend that this trait is in fact X-linked you set up a reciprocal cross against the wild type. What are the expected genotypic and phenotypic frequencies of each half of this crossing experiment? 2. What is the significance of reciprocal crossing?
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