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2. pretend that brad pitt is homozygous for the blood type b, and angel…

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  1. pretend that brad pitt is homozygous for the blood type b, and angelina jolie is blood type o. what are all the possible blood genotypes types of their baby? _______________

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the genotypes of parents

Blood type B (homozygous) has genotype \(I^B I^B\), blood type O has genotype \(ii\).

Step2: Set up Punnett square

Parents' gametes: Brad Pitt (\(I^B\)), Angelina Jolie (\(i\)).

\(i\)\(i\)
\(I^B\)\(I^B i\)\(I^B i\)

Answer:

The only possible blood genotype of their baby is \(I^B i\).