A Drosophila female heterozygous for the recessive X-linked mutation w (for white eyes) and its wild-type allele

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A Drosophila female heterozygous for the recessive X-linked mutation w (for white eyes) and its wild-type allele w 1 is mated to a wild-type male with red eyes. Among the sons, half have white eyes and half have red eyes. Among the daughters, nearly all have red eyes; however, a few have white eyes. Explain the origin of these white-eyed daughters.

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Principles of Genetics

ISBN: 978-1119142287

7th edition

Authors: D. Peter Snustad, Michael J. Simmons

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