If a homozygous recessive individual mates with a heterozygous carrier, what percentage of their offspring are expected to be affected?
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Correct answer: 50%
The cross rr × Rr results in 50% rr offspring. These individuals express the recessive phenotype. The remaining 50% are carriers.
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