Cats can have tabby coloration (T) or can have white fur (W). There is also variation in hearing ability: some cats have normal hearing (N) or are deaf (D). Examine the following cross data between various cats with different traits. Genotypes are unknown; each parental cat is different.

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Cats can have tabby coloration (T) or can have white fur (W). There is also variation in
hearing ability: some cats have normal hearing (N) or are deaf (D).
Examine the following cross data between various cats with different traits. Genotypes are
unknown; each parental cat is different.
Cross
1.
2.
3.
14.
Parents
Tabby, normal x
white deaf
Tabby, normal x
tabby, normal
White, deaf x
white, deaf
Tabby, normal x
white, deaf
Tabby,
normal
30
23
O
16
Offspring
Tabby, deaf
O
O
O
O
White,
normal
O
White, deaf
O
30
16
What is the simplest explanation for these results? Explain your answer using text and allele
symbols.
Transcribed Image Text:Cats can have tabby coloration (T) or can have white fur (W). There is also variation in hearing ability: some cats have normal hearing (N) or are deaf (D). Examine the following cross data between various cats with different traits. Genotypes are unknown; each parental cat is different. Cross 1. 2. 3. 14. Parents Tabby, normal x white deaf Tabby, normal x tabby, normal White, deaf x white, deaf Tabby, normal x white, deaf Tabby, normal 30 23 O 16 Offspring Tabby, deaf O O O O White, normal O White, deaf O 30 16 What is the simplest explanation for these results? Explain your answer using text and allele symbols.
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