Botany-Mendel's Laws

NEET Botany Mendel's Laws MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

In a dihybrid cross involving two pairs of contrasting traits, what is the probability of obtaining an offspring with the phenotype wrinkled, green?

A

1/16

B

3/16

C

9/16

D

1/4

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment, the phenotypic ratio for a dihybrid cross is 9:3:3:1. The probability of the phenotype wrinkled, green is represented by the '1' in this ratio, which corresponds to 1/16.

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