Biology
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ISBN: 9781260494570
Author: Raven, Peter
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 13, Problem 1U
Why is the white-eye
a. Because the trait is dominant
b. Because the trait is recessive
c. Because the allele is located on the X chromosome and males only have one X
d. Because the allele is located on the Y chromosome and only males have Y chromosomes
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