In a Particular Plant,two Genes Control Leaf Shape and Color

question 5

Multiple Choice

In a particular plant,two genes control leaf shape and color.Round leaves (R) are dominant to jagged leaves (r) .Yellow fruits (Y) are dominant to white fruits (y) .A true-breeding round-leaved,yellow-fruited plant is mated with a jagged-leaved,white-fruited plant.What are the genotypes of the plants involved in this cross?

• A)RRYY × RRYY
• B)RRYY × rryy
• C)RrYy× RrYy
• D)cannot determine from the information given

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