Biology/test cross
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Question
What would be the result of a two-trait test cross it an individual was heterozygous for one trait and homozygous dominant for the other.
I can best answer this with an example. Consider a cross with rabbits
Let B =brown
Let L = long hair
Let l + short hair
According to your question we are pairing 2 homozygous Brown heterozygous Long haired rabbits
BBLl x BBLl
BL Bl
BL BBLL BBLl
Bl BBLl BBll
Brown long hair 3
Brown short hair 1
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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The Ohio journal of Science
Momentum-The Journal of the Catholic Education Association
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