In Drosophila, an X-linked recessive allele produces yellow body color. The cros
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In Drosophila, an X-linked recessive allele produces yellow body color. The cross of a yellow female and a male with wild-type body color usually produces wild-type females and yellow males. Occasionally however, a yellow female is produced.
Explain how the unusual female is produced.
A) It happens when crossover occurs between homologous male chromosomes. B) It happens when nondisjunction in the male parent produces an egg with two X and Y chromosomes. The XXY zygote will develop as female and will be homozygous for the recessive yellow-body allele. C) It happens when nondisjunction in the female parent produces an egg with two X chromosomes. The XXY zygote will develop as female and will be homozygous for the recessive yellow-body allele. D) None of the above.Explanation / Answer
i believe the correct answer to be C) It happens when nondisjunction in the female parent produces an egg with two X chromosomes. The XXY zygote will develop as female and will be homozygous for the recessive yellow-body allele.
This statement is matching and providing a positive response to the condition mentioned above. Since Y does not have the gene and both X are having mutated copy.
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