WAEC Biology 1998 Question 56

Question 56

Mendelian Inheritance

In a plant of genotype Tt, what is the probability that a gamete will contain gene t?

  1. A.1/2
  2. B.3/4
  3. C.1/8
  4. D.1/6
  5. E.1/4
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (1/2)

Explanation

The two alleles separate into different gametes, so half the gametes carry T and half carry t.