A sexually reproducing animal has two unlinked genes, one for head shape (H) and one for tail length (T). Its genotype is HhTt. Which of the following genotypes is possible in a gamete from this organism?
A) Hh
B) HhTt
C) T
D) HT

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In sexually reproducing organisms, gametes are haploid, meaning they contain only one allele for each gene. The genotype HhTt can produce gametes with one allele from each gene, such as HT, Ht, hT, or ht.

A Sexually Reproducing Animal Has Two Unlinked Genes, One for Head