In a Cross Between a Long and a Globe-Shaped Radish

question 39

Multiple Choice

In a cross between a long and a globe-shaped radish, the F₁ generation consisted of 247 oval-shaped radishes.The F₂ generation consisted of 62 long radishes, 127 oval radishes, and 59 globe-shaped radishes.Which of the following pertaining to this cross is true?

• A) Long is dominant.
• B) Oval is dominant.
• C) Globe-shaped is dominant.
• D) Oval is recessive.
• E) None of the shapes is recessive.

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