Question 57
Mendelian InheritanceTwo yellow-flowered hybrid plants each carrying a recessive factor for flowers with green colour were crossed. Which of the following ratios shows the correct proportion of offspring that have green flowers?
- A.2 in 2
- B.1 in 3
- C.1 in 4
- D.1 in 5
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (1 in 4)
Explanation
Yy × Yy gives YY, Yy, Yy, yy; only yy (1 in 4) has green flowers.