Two Pea Plants Are Mated That Are Heterozygous for Height

question 81

Multiple Choice

Two pea plants are mated that are heterozygous for height where the tall (T ) trait is dominant to short plants (t) ,and flower color where white flower color ( p) is recessive to purple flower color (P) .What is the ratio that one would expect in their offspring?

• A) 3:1
• B) 1:1
• C) 1:1:1:1
• D) 9:3:3:1

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Definitions:

Empirical Formula

The simplest ratio of the elements in a compound that gives the relative number of atoms of each element.

Molecular Formula

A notation that shows the number and type of atoms in a molecule, without indicating how they are connected.

Elemental Analysis

A method of measuring the relative amounts of each element within a chemical sample.

Empirical Formula

The simplest positive integer ratio of atoms present in a compound, not providing structural information but indicating the proportion of elements.