Question : A study found that children with light coloured eyes are likely to have parents with light coloured eyes. On this basis, can we say anything about whether the light eye colour trait is dominant or recessive ? Why or why not ?

Question : A study found that children with light coloured eyes are li

1.	Question : A study found that children with light coloured eyes are likely to have parents with light coloured eyes. On this basis, can we say anything about whether the light eye colour trait is dominant or recessive ? Why or why not ?
Answer» Solution :No, we cannot SAY anything about whether the light eye colour trait is dominant or RECESSIVE on the basis of given INFORMATION because information REGARDING cross between two traits, i.e., light colour with black eye colour is essential to determine it. In general population light coloured eyes are in much less proportion as compared to DARK eyes. This indicates that it may be recessive trait.