Chapter 5, Problem 6EQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The determination of the genotype of male snails with respect to maternal gene effects. Also, describe the expected results of the male genotypes.

Introduction:

Maternal gene effect is a condition, in which the phenotype of an organism depends upon the environment and its genotype. In addition to this, it is also dependenton the outcome of its mother’s genotype, along with the environment in whichshe is living. This effect increases the fitness of the offsprings.