Using Mendel's Flower Color (Purple Is Dominant, White Is Recessive)

question 44

Multiple Choice

Using Mendel's flower color (purple is dominant, white is recessive) , if a two heterozygous plants are crossed, what is the probability that the first two offspring will have purple flowers?

• A) 1/2
• B) 1/4
• C) 6/4
• D) 9/16
• E) 1/16

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