Mouse Genetics Gizmo

Which of the following is true about the genotype of the mouse shown below?

• The mouse must be FF
• The mouse could be FF or Ff
• The mouse could be ff or Ff
• The mouse must be ff 

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Two black-fur mice are the parents. Why is there a presence of white-fur offspring?

• One of the parents is heterozygous 
• Both of the parents are heterozygous 
• A mutation occurred 
• The parents' fur color has no influence on the offspring 

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Two mice with white fur are bred. What will be true of the offspring?

• All of the offspring will be white 
• Three-quarters of the offspring will be white 
• One-half of the offspring will be white 
• There is not enough information given to solve the problem 

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What are the most likely genotypes of the parents of the offspring shown below?

• FF and ff 
• FF and Ff 
• Ff and Ff 
• Ff and ff 

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Which of the following is a possible litter for two heterozygous black mice?

• Three black offspring and two white offspring 
• Five black offspring 
• Four white offspring and one black offspring 
• None of the litters are possible 

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How many different genotypes could there be when crossing mice for fur color in the Gizmo?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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How many different phenotypes could there be when crossing mice for fur color in the Gizmo?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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