In cattle, an autosomal mutation called Dexter produces calves with short statureand short limbs. Embryos...

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In cattle, an autosomal mutation called Dexter produces calves with short statureand short limbs. Embryos that are homozygous for the Dexter mutations haveseverely stunted development and either spontaneously abort or are still-born.What are the expected proportions and phenotypes of the viable progeny if youcross two Dexter cows?3/4 Dexter : 1/4 normal2/3 Dexter: 1/3 normal1/2 Dexter : 1/2 normal3/4 normal: 1/4 Dexter1/3 Dexter: 2/3 normal

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