NEET 2019 Botany Inheritance Patterns MCQ Question
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:
Ratio of F₂ is 1/4 (White): 1/2 (Red): 1/4 (Pink).
Law of Segregation does not apply in this experiment.
This experiment does not follow the Principle of Dominance.
Pink color in F₁ is due to incomplete dominance.
Correct Answer
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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