Asked by Akim

Which of the following correctly explains what alleles parents can pass down to their offspring?

A parent can pass down one allele to offspring for a given trait.

A parent can pass down 2 alleles to a single offspring.

A parent can only pass down recessive alleles to offspring.

A parent can only pass down dominant alleles to offspring.

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Correct answer: "A parent can pass down one allele to offspring for a given trait."

Explanation: Each parent has two alleles for a gene but produces gametes (sperm or egg) by meiosis that carry only one of those alleles. The offspring's genotype for that trait is formed by the two alleles it receives—one from each parent.