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Consider a hypothetical quantitative trait ( a weight of some kind) affected by seven loci. Assume the following:

Complete dominance at all loci. No epistasis. (3 pts)

The independent effect of each dominant gene is +6 lb.

The independent effect of each recessive gene is -3 lb.

For homozygous combinations, genotypic values are equal to breeding values.

? = 700 lb.

Fill in the following table:

Genotype

BV

G

GCV

E

P

BBeeAaVVEerrSS

+13

BbEeAaVvEeRrSs

-18

Which individual is the heaviest? Explain.

Which would produce the heaviest offspring (on average)? Explain.

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