Sixteen percent of the human population is known to be able to wiggle their ears. This trait isdetermined by a recessive gene. What percent of the population is homozygous dominant forthis trait?

a) 16%

b) 40%

c) 60%

d) 36%

e) 48%

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9 August, 06:22

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Lukas Clarke · Answer 1

a) 16%

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The double capital letters, or two of the same dominant trait; which is necessary for the gene to appear in offspring.

Sixteen percent of the human population is known to be able to wiggle their ears. This trait isdetermined by a recessive gene. What percent of the population is homozygous dominant forthis trait?a) 16%b) 40%c) 60%d) 36%e) 48%