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If a dihybrid cross is made between Pisum sativum plants having Yellow/Round and Green/Wrinkled seeds. Which of the following results are not shown in the F2 generation?

Correct answer: A. Yellow/Round- 3/16

  • A. Yellow/Round- 3/16
  • B. Yellow/Wrinkled-3/16
  • C. Green/Round-3/16
  • D. Green/Wrinkled 1/16

Explanation

In a dihybrid cross between Pisum sativum plants with Yellow/Round seeds (YyRr) and Green/Wrinkled seeds (yyrr), the F2 generation will display a phenotypic ratio of 9:3:3:1. This means the offspring will segregate as follows:9 will have Yellow/Round seeds.3 will have Yellow/Wrinkled seeds.3 will have Green/Round seeds.1 will have Green/Wrinkled seeds.This ratio follows Mendel's law of independent assortment, where the genes for seed color and seed shape assort independently during gamete formation.

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