A Plant Is Heterozygous at Three Loci

question 13

Multiple Choice

A plant is heterozygous at three loci.How many different gamete genotypes can it theoretically produce with respect to these three loci?

• A)2
• B)3
• C)4
• D)8
• E)16

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Definitions:

Asexual Propagation

The reproduction of organisms without the fusion of gametes, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or agents that cause disease, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Senescence

Sum of the processes involving aging, decline, and eventual death of a plant or plant part.

Cytokinin

Plant hormone that promotes cell division; often works in combination with auxin during organ development in plant embryos.