Whose earlobes will they get?


This task is about using family trees to show genetic characteristics.

earlobes b&w.jpg
Free earlobe                            Attached earlobe 

A family tree has been drawn below. Females are represented by  and males by . 
The genotypes for free or attached ear lobes of some members of this family have been written in.
 
NOTE:  E – the dominant form of the gene, it causes 'free' ear-lobes.
e – the recessive form of the gene, it causes 'attached' ear-lobes.
 

 

Family Tree

earlobes family tree diagram

a)
One of the genotypes has been written incorrectly.
Put a M in the square or circle to show which genotype is incorrect.  
 
b) Shade in the or  of all those individuals who would have attached ear-lobes.
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