WAEC Agricultural Science 2005 Question 52

Question 52

Basic Genetics

Use the diagram (a cross between RR and rr, rows labelled I, II and III). The diagram above explains Mendel's Law of

Diagram for this question
  1. A.segregation of genes
  2. B.mutation of genes
  3. C.heterozygosity of genes
  4. D.homozygosity of genes.
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Answer: A (segregation of genes)

Explanation

Alleles R and r separate into different gametes: segregation.