Question 59

(Multiple Choice)

Use the following information to answer the questions below.
Two true-breeding stocks of pea plants are crossed. One parent has red, axial flowers and the other has white, terminal flowers; all F₁ individuals have red, axial flowers. The genes for flower color and location assort independently.
-Among the F₂ offspring, what is the probability of plants with white axial flowers?


A) 9/16
B) 1/16
C) 3/16
D) 1/8
E) 1/4

Answer