Context: In a group of horses, some individuals have a black coat and others have a reddish-brown coat. In this group, the gene for the coat color trait has two alleles. The allele for a black coat (L) is dominant over the allele for a reddish-brown coat (l).
This Punnett square shows a cross between two horses.
What is the expected ratio of offspring with a reddish-brown coat to offspring with a black coat? Choose the most likely ratio.
A. 1:3
B. 4:0
C. 3:1
D. 0:4
E. 2:2
Identify the correct choice from the options below and respond with the letter of the correct option.
Answer: E