The following questions refer to the pedigree chart in Figure 14.2 for a family, some of whose members exhibit the dominant trait, W. Affected individuals are indicated by a dark square or circle.

Figure 14.2
-What is the genotype of individual II-5?
A) WW
B) Ww
C) ww
D) WW or ww
E) ww or Ww

Question

The following questions refer to the pedigree chart in Figure 14.2 for a family, some of whose members exhibit the dominant trait, W. Affected individuals are indicated by a dark square or circle.
  
Figure 14.2
-What is the genotype of individual II-5?
A) WW 
B) Ww 
C) ww 
D) WW or ww 
E) ww or Ww

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The genotype of individual II-5 is "ww" because it is typically determined by the inheritance pattern shown in a pedigree chart, where "ww" would indicate a recessive trait being expressed.

The Following Questions Refer to the Pedigree Chart in Figure