Question

Two pigs with curly tails breed and have six offspring. One of the piglets has a straight tail. What is the most likely explanation for this?
A. That piglet has a different father than the others.
B. A genetic mutation occurred in the gamete.
C. Something the mother pig ate during pregnancy caused it.
D. Mitosis occurred with more than one division cycle.

Answer 1

B or D I think

Answer 2

Youre on the right path

Answer 3

alright

Answer 4

Now why would it be b or d?

Answer 5

I am not totally certain but based on my knowledge it can't be A because it said it was two pigs probably not C because the food the mother pig ate wouldn't affect the pig's genes in that way.

Answer 6

Right

Answer 7

Which do you think it is?

Answer 8

i still dont know if it is b or d

Answer 9

D? because it would make two alles which makes a ressive gene show?

Answer 10

Yep
good job

Answer 11

thank you for the help

Answer 12

have a good day

Answer 13

Np!

Answer 14

it was b