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  • Gg Genotype: Gamete Production and Allele Segregation Explained
    Yes, an organism with a Gg genotype will produce gametes with either the dominant (G) or recessive (g) allele in equal amounts.

    Here's why:

    * Meiosis: During meiosis (cell division that produces gametes), the two alleles of a gene separate. This means that each gamete receives only one copy of the gene.

    * Equal Segregation: The process of meiosis ensures that each allele has an equal chance of ending up in a gamete. Therefore, a Gg individual will produce 50% of gametes with the G allele and 50% of gametes with the g allele.

    Example:

    A plant with the Gg genotype for flower color (G = purple, g = white) will produce:

    * 50% of gametes carrying the G allele (purple)

    * 50% of gametes carrying the g allele (white)

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