In Figure 17.5a, none of the F2 females has white eyes. Why? 
A) F2 females have two X chromosomes, and in this cross all F2 females are homozygous for the red-eye allele.
B) F2 females have two X chromosomes, and in this cross they all have one X carrying a red-eye allele and another X carrying a white-eye allele.
C) Females can never have white eyes because this allele is recessive.
D) The allele for red eyes is dominant over white eyes, and these F2 females are either homozygous dominant (red-eye allele) or are heterozygous.
E) Females always have red eyes because this allele is dominant.
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