Question

The gene for curled ears (C) is dominant over the gene for straight ears (c). If a cat with curled ears (Cc) and a cat with straight ears (cc) are crossed, what percentage of the offspring are expected to express the dominant trait, curled ears?

25%

50%

75%

100%

Answer 1

25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Although the trait "Curled ears" is dominant, it can be inferred that there is a 25/75 ratio of curled and not curled. Therefore, the dominant trait is overpowered and it becomes more likely for the recessive trait to show.