My F1 generation gave me 30 males (5 were mutated) and 10 females 5 were mutated. My F2 generation gave me 50 males, 20 were mutated, and 30 females, 15 were mutated. I don’t know how to determine my crosses identifying if its sex linked or autosomal and that where I want to quiet.. i need to know what the parental generation, F1, and F2 generation for this Fly Lab..

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Sra

To determine whether the trait (mutation) is sex-linked or autosomal, we need more information about the inheritance pattern of the mutation. However, based on the given data, we can make some assumptions and use the concept of sex-linked inheritance to make an educated guess.

First, let's define the terms used in fly genetics:

- Parental generation (P): This is the initial generation of flies that are crossed to produce the first generation (F1).
- First generation (F1): This is the offspring generation resulting from the cross between the parental generation flies.
- Second generation (F2): This is the offspring generation resulting from crossing the F1 generation flies.

Based on the data provided, we can infer that the mutation exists in both males and females because we observe mutated individuals in both sexes.

Now, let's explore the possibilities:

1. If the mutation is autosomal:
- In the parental generation (P), both males and females would carry the mutation.
- In the F1 generation, all offspring should carry the mutation since both parents had the mutation.
- In the F2 generation, all offspring should also carry the mutation since both parents in the F1 generation carry the mutation.

2. If the mutation is sex-linked:
- In the parental generation (P), only one sex (either males or females) would carry the mutation.
- In the F1 generation, all offspring would carry the mutation regardless of which sex received the mutation from the parent.
- In the F2 generation, the inheritance pattern would differ based on the sex linkage.

Since we observe mutated males and females in both F1 and F2 generations, it is more likely that the mutation is autosomal rather than sex-linked. But to confirm, we would need additional data on how the trait is inherited from generation to generation (such as observing the inheritance pattern in subsequent generations or performing specific test crosses).

In conclusion, based on the information provided, it is more probable that the mutation is autosomal rather than sex-linked. However, further study and analysis are required to determine the precise inheritance pattern and the designation of the parental (P), F1, and F2 generations.