If obesity is dominant and designated as "O" and thinness is recessive and designated as "t," how many of the following individuals would likely be obese: Ginger who is "OO," Mary Ann who is "Ot," Thurston who is "tO," and Gilligan who is "tt"?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question

If obesity is dominant and designated as "O" and thinness is recessive and designated as "t," how many of the following individuals would likely be obese:  Ginger who is "OO," Mary Ann who is "Ot," Thurston who is "tO," and Gilligan who is "tt"?
A)​1
B)​2
C)​3
D)​4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ginger (OO), Mary Ann (Ot), and Thurston (tO) all have at least one dominant "O" allele, making them likely to be obese. Gilligan (tt) has two recessive alleles, so he would be thin.

If Obesity Is Dominant and Designated as "O" and Thinness