Imagine that a rancher has a herd of cattle with brown hides and short horns. All of his cattle are also relatively short in stature. If all of these traits were true-breeding, what could you say about the progeny of these cattle?
A)It is impossible to determine the traits of such progeny-they will likely demonstrate different hide colors, horn lengths, and heights.
B)The progeny of these cattle will have short horns, but a variety of hide colors and heights.
C)The progeny of these cattle will have brown, black, white, and spotted hides.
D)Because the cattle are true-breeding, the progeny of this herd will all be sterile.
E)The progeny of these cattle will be short in stature and have brown hides and short horns.

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Since all of the traits are true-breeding, this means that the offspring will have the same traits as the parents. Therefore, the progeny of these cattle will also have brown hides, short horns, and be relatively short in stature.

Imagine That a Rancher Has a Herd of Cattle with Brown