A trait in an offspring of a sexually reproducing organism is influenced by:

DNA of only male gamete

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DNA of only female gamete

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Both male and female gametes

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Neither male nor female gamete

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The correct option is C Both male and female gametes
A trait in an offspring of sexually reproducing organisms is influenced by both male and female gametes. This is because it is formed by the fusion of the male and the female gametes.

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