The 9:3:3:1 Ratio of Phenotypes That Occurs in the F2

question 45

Multiple Choice

The 9:3:3:1 ratio of phenotypes that occurs in the F2 generation of the cross shown below can be explained using

• A) blending inheritance.
• B) Mendel's law of segregation only.
• C) Mendel's law of independent assortment only.
• D) both the laws of segregation and independent assortment.

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