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What would be the phenotypic percentage of normal offspring compared to albinos in the offspring of two heterozygous parents

A) 25% normal, 75% albino
B) 50% normal, 50% albino
C) 75% normal, 25% albino
D) 100% normal, 0% albino

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Final answer:

The phenotypic percentage of normal offspring compared to albinos when two heterozygous parents are crossed is 75% normal and 25% albino, as per Mendelian inheritance principles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question of phenotypic percentage in the offspring of two heterozygous parents is a classic example of Mendelian inheritance. Albinism is typically caused by a recessive allele. When two heterozygous parents (Aa x Aa) are crossed, the offspring have a 3:1 ratio of normal to albino phenotypes.

Using a Punnett square to predict these outcomes, one would find that there is a 75% chance of an offspring having at least one normal pigment-producing allele (AA or Aa) and a 25% chance of an offspring being albino (aa). Therefore, the correct answer is C) 75% normal, 25% albino.

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