Solved by a verified expert:Genetics problem set

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1. Diagram the process of meiosis using the four chromosomes
given below.

2. A father has dimples, the mother does not have dimples,
and one of their three children have dimples but the other two do not. Dimples
(D) are dominant over no dimples (d). Give the probable genotypes of all five
persons concerned.

3. Explain the process you would use to tell if an F2 seed
that appeared to have the dominant phenotype was homozygous dominant or
heterozygous.

4. Both the husband and wife have normal vision. The wife
gives birth to a color-blind daughter. What can you deduce about the girl’s
parentage? Explain why.