Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 62, Problem 6PL
An attached earlobe is considered a recessive human trait.
a. True ________
b. False _______
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Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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