Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12

Refer to the diagram showing the results of a dihybrid cross between two pea plants. If the seed color is yellow (Y) and green (y), and seed shape is round (R) and wrinkled (r), what is the expected phenotypic ratio?

Question diagram
A

9:3:3:1

B

3:1

C

1:2:1

D

1:1

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The expected phenotypic ratio for a dihybrid cross involving two pairs of contrasting traits is 9:3:3:1, as demonstrated by Mendel's experiments with seed color and shape.

Found an issue with this question?