Question 5

(Multiple Choice)

In the common daisy, genes A and B control flower color. Both genes have a dominant allele (A or B) and a recessive allele (a or b). At least one copy of each dominant allele is required for flowers to be colorful instead of white.
-Predict the phenotypic ratio of the F2 progeny of a cross between two white-flowered plants, one homozygous for A and the other homozygous for B.


A)3 colorful : 1 white
B)9 colorful : 7 white
C)9 white : 7 colorful
D)15 white : 1 colorful
E)15 colorful : 1 white

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