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How Do Genes Determine Skin Color?
Introduction: This case explores how skin color is inherited in humans. The presentation for this case is located at
http://biol.co/genskin

Answer the questions as they are presented to you in the story of Catherine and Richard Howarth whose children
are suprisingly light skinned compared to their Nigerian mother.

1. If skin color were inherited in a simple dominant or recessive pattern, like seed color in pea plants. What would
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4. Examine the genotypes shown, there is a pattern that explains why polygenes are called "ADDITIVE ." What is the
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6. Create five offspring by flipping your coins and record them on the table.

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9. Do you agree with this quote? Explain your reasoning using your understanding of the genetics of skin color.

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