In giraffes, long necks (N), long legs (L), dark spots (D), and the ability to digest maize (M) are all dominant traits. What possible genotype could a long-necked, short-legged, light-spotted, maize-digesting giraffe have?
A) NnllddMM
B) NNLLDdMm
C) NNllddmm
D) nnLLddMM

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The correct genotype for a long-necked, short-legged, light-spotted, maize-digesting giraffe is NnllddMM. This is because long necks (N) and the ability to digest maize (M) are dominant traits, which are represented by at least one dominant allele (N and M, respectively). Short legs and light spots are recessive traits, requiring two recessive alleles (ll and dd, respectively).

In Giraffes, Long Necks (N), Long Legs (L), Dark Spots