A sexually reproducing animal has two unlinked genes,one for head shape (H)and one for tail length (T).Its genotype is HhTt.Which of the following genotypes is possible in a gamete from this organism?

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Gametes contain only one allele from each gene due to the process of meiosis, which separates alleles into different gametes. In this case, "HT" is the only option that correctly represents one allele for each gene, as would be found in a gamete.

A Sexually Reproducing Animal Has Two Unlinked Genes,one for Head