Question

A study found that children with light colored eyes are likely to have parents with light colored eyes. On this basis can we say anything about whether the light eye colour trait is dominant or recessive? Why or why not? ​

Answer 1

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No. From the given statement, we cannot say with certainty whether light eye colour is dominant or recessive. However, since both children and their parents have light eye colour, the possibility is that light eye colour is a recessive trait.