In a Breeding Experiment with Yellow and Green True-Breeding Parents

question 55

Essay

In a breeding experiment with yellow and green true-breeding parents, Mendel took yellow seeds from his F₂ generation, planted them, and self-pollinated the flowers to produce an F₃ generation. He saw that some produced all yellow seeds, and some produced a mix of yellow and green seeds. How can these results be explained?

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The total income generated by a company from its business activities, typically from the sale of goods and services before any expenses are deducted.

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