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If a plant heterozygous for tallness is selfed, f2 feneration has both tall and dwarf plants. this proves the principle of__________________?

Correct answer: B. Segregation

  • A. Dominance
  • B. Segregation
  • C. Independent assortment
  • D. Incomplete dominance

Explanation

Selfing a heterozygous tall plant (Tt × Tt) separates the two alleles and produces tt dwarf offspring along with tall plants. This visible reappearance of the recessive trait demonstrates Mendel’s law of segregation.

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