NEET2019Botany-Genetics

NEET 2019 Botany Inheritance Patterns MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

In Antirrhinum (Snapdragon), a red flower was crossed with a white flower and F₁ generation pink flowers were obtained. When pink flowers were selfed, the F₂ generation showed white, red and pink flowers. Choose the INCORRECT statement from the following:

A

Ratio of F₂ is 1/4 (White): 1/2 (Red): 1/4 (Pink).

B

Law of Segregation does not apply in this experiment.

C

This experiment does not follow the Principle of Dominance.

D

Pink color in F₁ is due to incomplete dominance.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The correct ratio for F₂ generation in incomplete dominance is 1 (Red): 2 (Pink): 1 (White), not 1/4 (White): 1/2 (Red): 1/4 (Pink).

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