In a dihybrid cross, what fraction of offspring will display both recessive phenotypes?
Correct answer: D. 1/16
- A. 1/8
- B. 1/4
- C. 1/32
- D. 1/16
Explanation
d) 1/16 Explanation: This option suggests that 1/16 of the offspring will display both recessive phenotypes for the two traits. This is the correct answer. In a dihybrid cross, the probability of obtaining both recessive alleles for two genes is 1/4 * 1/4 = 1/16.
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