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Using the representation in Exercise 4.33, show that the Petersen graph has genus 1 .
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The genus of a graph is the minimum number of "handles" (or holes) that must be added to a sphere to embed the graph without edges crossing. A graph with genus 0 can be drawn on a plane, while a graph with genus 1 can be drawn on a torus. Show more…
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