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OpenStudy (anonymous):

This pedigree chart tracks the inheritance of a recessive trait that is not sex-linked. Based on the information in the chart, which of the following statements is true?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Individual #11 must be homozygous for the recessive trait. Individuals #3 and #4 must be heterozygous for the trait. Individual #2 must be heterozygous dominant for the trait. Individual #9 must be homozygous dominant for the trait.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@nincompoop

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Luigi0210

OpenStudy (luigi0210):

I'm gonna go with the second choice..

thomaster (thomaster):

Second statement is true because the offspring of #3 and #4 contains a recessive child. Both parents have the dominant trait and therefore, they must be heterozygous. |dw:1372851511932:dw|

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