Figure 19-24 Diagrams One of Mendel's Experiments Using the Round

question 49

Multiple Choice

Figure 19-24 diagrams one of Mendel's experiments using the round and wrinkled seed traits. Figure 19-24
Which of the following could be considered a true-breeding strain for the seed-shape phenotype?

• A)all of the round-seeded plants produced in the F₂ generation
• B)all of the wrinkle-seeded plants produced in the F₂ generation
• C)all of the round-seeded plants produced in the F₁ generation
• D)half of the round-seeded plants produced in the F₂ generation

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Definitions:

Pedigree

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