AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Botany Dihybrid Cross MCQ Question
In a plant red fruit (R) is dominant over yellow fruit (r) and tallness (T) is dominant over shortness (t). If a plant with RrTt genotype is crossed with a plant that is rtt
50% will be tall with red fruit
75% will be tall with red fruit
All the offspring will be tall with red fruit
25% will be tall with red fruit
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The cross RrTt x rtt results in a 1:1:1:1 phenotypic ratio. 50% of the offspring will have the genotype RrTt or Rrtt, which results in red fruit and tall plants.
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