What is the probability that two lizards that are heterozygous for stripes on their tails (Ss) will produce an offspring that is homozygous for no stripes (ss)?
A) 1
B) 1/2
C) 1/4
D) 1/8
E) 0

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When two heterozygous lizards (Ss) mate, the possible genotypes for their offspring are SS, Ss, Ss, and ss. The probability of producing an offspring with the genotype ss is 1 out of 4, or 1/4.

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