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In goats, the gene for coat color is on an autosome and light brown color is dominant to black. A light brown male is mated to a black female, producing a black kid (baby goat).  If they produce another kid, could it be light brown? If so, what are the chances of it being light brown?

What are the two roles of the 2 different DNA polymerases in DNA replication? Be specific.

A woman of blood group A has a child with a man of blood group B. The child’s blood is type O. What are the genotypes of the parents? Type your final answer in the blank provided.   You are required to show your work in order for your answers to be counted for this question.

How is DNA replication carried out differently on both strands of a DNA molecule?

Chin dimples is recessive (c) to having no chin dimples which is dominant (C). Also, normal pigmentation is dominant (A) to albinism (a) in humans. A woman who is homozygous dominant for both traits marries a man heterozygous for normal pigmentation and who has chin dimples. What are the genotypes and ratios of genotypes for their offspring?   You must show your work for this problem on your paper to get credit for your final answer.

Colorblindness is a recessive sex linked disorder in humans resulting in an inability to see red/green color in individuals with the mutation. A woman who is a carrier for colorblindness marries a man who is not colorblind. What are the genotypes of the daughters and how often will they occur?   You are required to show your work in order for your answers to be counted for this question.

Describe what is meant by the central dogma of molecular biology in your own words while using proper vocabulary terms.

Hemophilia is a recessive sex linked disorder in humans resulting in an inability to properly clot blood for individuals with the disease. A woman who is a carrier for hemophilia marries a man who does not have hemophilia. What are the genotypes of the daughters and how often will they occur?   You are required to show your work in order for your answers to be counted for this question.

What does Antigone do when she sees her brother’s body unburied?

A 100 kg block of frozen brine shrimp is equal to how many grams?