When a Chinese hamster with white spots is crossed with another hamster that has no spots, approximately 12 of the offspring have white spots and 12 have no spots. When two hamsters with white spots are crossed, 23 of the offspring possess white spots and 13 have no spots. Q. What is the genetic basis of white spotting in Chinese hamsters?

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When a Chinese hamster with white spots is crossed with another hamster that has no spots, approximately 12 of the offspring have white spots and 12 have no spots. When two hamsters with white spots are crossed, 23 of the offspring possess white spots and 13 have no spots.

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