What is the genotype of a dominant individual if some of its offspring show the recessive phenotype?

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If some of the offspring show the recessive phenotype, it means that the parent must have at least one copy of the recessive allele. Therefore, the genotype of the dominant individual must be heterozygous (Dd) because the dominant allele masks the expression of the recessive allele in the heterozygote. DD individuals would not produce any offspring with the recessive phenotype.

What Is the Genotype of a Dominant Individual If Some