Chapter 8.3, Problem 47CQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

With the help of a diagram that Krause and Blue moon are mother and son as well as brother and sister.

Introduction:

A mule is produced when a cross is conducted between a horse and a donkey; the progeny is always sterile. Female mule named Krause when mated with male donkey produced male foal named Blue moon. Both Blue moon and Krause had same father. Blue moon was much like his mother and inherited complete set of horse chromosome from mother.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the offspring of fertile female mule inherit set of horse chromosomes from mother mule.

Introduction:

A mule is produced when a cross is conducted between a horse and a donkey; the progeny is always sterile. Female mule named Krause when mated with male donkey produced male foal named Blue moon. Both Blue moon and Krause had same father. Blue moon was much like his mother and inherited complete set of horse chromosome from mother.

c.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The way through which female mule pass complete set of horse chromosomes to their offspring.

Introduction:

A mule is produced when a cross is conducted between a horse and a donkey; the progeny is always sterile. Female mule named Krause when mated with male donkey produced male foal named Blue moon. Both Blue moon and Krause had same father. Blue moon was much like his mother and inherited complete set of horse chromosome from mother.