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Name the respective pattern of inheritance where F1 phenotype

(a) does not resemble either of the two parents and is in between the two.

(b) resembles only one of the two parents.


(a) Incomplete Dominance is the condition in which the F1 phenotype does not resemble both the parents and is in between the two.

(b) Complete Dominance is the condition in which the F1 phenotype resembles the dominant parent i.e one of the two parents.

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(a) The most common species of bees suitable for apiculture

(b) An improved breed of chicken

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(a) The human testes are located outside the abdominal cavity.

(b) Some organisms like honey-bees are called parthenogenetic animals.

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(a) Where do the signals for parturition originate from in humans?

(b) Why is it important to feed the newborn babies on colostrums? 
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