In a Simple Mendelian Monohybrid Cross, True-Breeding Tall Plants Are

question 139

Multiple Choice

In a simple Mendelian monohybrid cross, true-breeding tall plants are crossed with short plants, and the F₁ plants, which are all tall, are allowed to self-pollinate. What fraction of the F₂ generation are both tall and heterozygous?

• A) 1/8
• B) 1/4
• C) 1/3
• D) 2/3
• E) 1/2

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