Post Utme Wellspring University 2023 Biology Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2023 Post Utme Wellspring University Biology examination.

Post Utme Wellspring University 2023 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 11 POST_UTME_WELLSPRING_UNIVERSITY • 2023 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a population of 1000 individuals, 50% are heterozygous for the sickle cell gene, 30% are homozygous dominant, and 20% are homozygous recessive. What is the expected genotype and phenotype of the offspring of a heterozygous individual and a homozygous recessive individual?

Answer Options

A. Homozygous dominant, normal phenotype
B. Homozygous recessive, sickle cell anemia
Correct Answer C. Heterozygous, sickle cell trait
D. Homozygous dominant, sickle cell anemia
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Heterozygous, sickle cell trait

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