Michelle has freckles. It is likely that she inherited:
A) two recessive "no freckles" genes, one from each biological parent.
B) a dominant version of the "freckles" gene from either or both of her biological parents.
C) two recessive "freckles" genes, one from each biological parent.
D) a dominant version of the "no freckles" gene from either or both of her biological parents.

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Freckles are caused by a dominant gene, meaning that if a person inherits at least one copy of the "freckles" gene from either parent, they will have freckles. Therefore, Michelle likely inherited a dominant version of the "freckles" gene from at least one of her biological parents. It is possible for her to have inherited the trait from both parents, but not necessary.

Michelle Has Freckles