If a plant is heterozygousand is designated (BbMm)and produces two kinds of gametes either (BM)or (bm), then the possibility of (bm) gametes fertilizing either (BM) or (bm) is_________________?

Correct answer: B. Half

  • A. 0/1
  • B. Half
  • C. 1/1
  • D. 1/4

Explanation

If the plant produces only BM and bm gametes in equal proportions, the bm gamete has a one-half chance of meeting a BM gamete and a one-half chance of meeting another bm gamete. Therefore, the requested possibility is half.

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