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Solutions For An Introduction to Genetic Analysis Chapter 6 Problem 39P

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Albinos are capable of producing normal progeny if albino is resulted from mutations in two different genes. Thus, the following cross could produce normal offspring from albinos.

A/A; b/b X a/a; B/B

The progeny obtained are as follows:

A/a; B/b

The recessive gene will not be expressed phenotypically and the individuals will appear normal. If any pigmentation appears, then it would be as a result of complementation. Thus, there is a possibility for the albino individuals to produce normal individuals.

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