Crossing a True-Breeding Red-Flowered Snapdragon with a True-Breeding White-Flowered Snapdragon

question 68

Multiple Choice

Crossing a true-breeding red-flowered snapdragon with a true-breeding white-flowered snapdragon produces all pink snapdragons in the F₁ generation. If F₁ individuals are crossed, what will be the ratio of phenotypes in the F₂ generation?

• A) 1 red:1 pink: 2 white
• B) 2 red:1 pink: 2 white
• C) 1 red: 2 pink: 1 white
• D) 3 pink: 1 white
• E) 3 white: 1 pink

---

Definitions:

Type I Error

A Type I Error occurs when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, often referred to as a "false positive."

Type II Error

A statistical error made when failing to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.

Null Hypothesis

is a default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect.

Alternative Hypothesis

The alternative hypothesis proposes that there is a statistically significant difference between data sets or effects, contrary to the null hypothesis.