Read the following, and answer the questions below. Remember to read the question carefully.
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Answer:
1. All red calves i.e. RR
2. All roan calves i.e RW
3. 2 red calves (RR) and two roan calves (RW)
Explanation:
According to this question, a gene coding for fur colour in cattle is involved. Red alleles (R) and white alleles (W) are co-dominant to produce a roan cattle (RW). The possible traits of the following crosses are (see attached punnet square):
1) A red bull (RR) is mated to a red (RR) cow: All red calves i.e. RR
2) A red (RR) bullis mated with white (WW) cow: All roan calves i.e RW
3) A roan bull (RW) is mated with red (RR) cow: 2 red calves (RR) and two roan calves (RW).
