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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.HL.TZ2.19
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Question number 19 Adapted from N/A

Question

The genetic determination of dogs’ coats can be quite complex, with many different genes acting at the same time.

• The dominant allele E gives brown tones. The recessive allele e results in red tones.
• The colour intensity is due to another gene. The dominant allele B gives a dark colour, whereas the recessive allele b results in a light colour.

What would be the genotype of a light brown dog produced from a cross between a dark brown dog and a light red dog?

A. EEbb

B. EeBb

C. eeBb

D. Eebb

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Additional higher level » Topic 10: Genetics and evolution » 10.1 Meiosis
Additional higher level » Topic 10: Genetics and evolution » 10.2 Inheritance
Additional higher level » Topic 10: Genetics and evolution » 10.3 Gene pools and speciation
Additional higher level » Topic 10: Genetics and evolution
Additional higher level

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