The shape of a heliodor is an X-linked trait. Male heliodors inherit two X chromosomes, while the females inherit an X and a Y chromosome. The recessive allele codes for the common bell-shape while the dominant phenotype is a round shape U. Hudson is a round male and has offspring with Heidi, a bell-shaped female. They already have one daughter, Hannah, who is shaped like her mother. In the heliodor population you will find: fewer bell-shaped males than females. the same amount of bell-shaped males as females. more bell-shaped males than females.

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Hello Heliodors! (cont.)
Trait C
The shape of a heliodor is an X-linked trait. Male heliodors inherit two X chromosomes, while the females inherit an X and a Y chromosome. The recessive allele codes for the
common bell-shape while the dominant phenotype is a round shape U. Hudson is a round male and has offspring with Heidi, a bell-shaped female. They already have one
daughter, Hannah, who is shaped like her mother.
In the heliodor population you will find:
O fewer bell-shaped males than females.
the same amount of bell-shaped males as females.
more bell-shaped males than females.
Transcribed Image Text:Hello Heliodors! (cont.) Trait C The shape of a heliodor is an X-linked trait. Male heliodors inherit two X chromosomes, while the females inherit an X and a Y chromosome. The recessive allele codes for the common bell-shape while the dominant phenotype is a round shape U. Hudson is a round male and has offspring with Heidi, a bell-shaped female. They already have one daughter, Hannah, who is shaped like her mother. In the heliodor population you will find: O fewer bell-shaped males than females. the same amount of bell-shaped males as females. more bell-shaped males than females.
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The shape of a heliodor is an X-linked trait. Male heliodors inherit two X chromosomes, while the females inherit an X and a Y chromosome. The recessive allele codes for the common bell-shape  while the dominant phenotype is a round shape . Hudson is a round male and has offspring with Heidi, a bell-shaped female. They already have one daughter, Hannah, who is shaped like her mother.

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