In tigers,a recessive allele causes a white tiger (absence of fur pigmentation).If two phenotypically normal tigers that are heterozygous at this locus are mated,what percentage of their offspring is expected to be white?

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If both tigers are heterozygous (Ww), they have a 25% chance of producing offspring with the homozygous recessive genotype (ww), which results in white fur. Therefore, 25% of their offspring is expected to be white.

In Tigers,a Recessive Allele Causes a White Tiger (Absence of Fur