If Mendel's Crosses Between Spherical-Seeded Tall Plants and Wrinkled-Seeded Short

question 41

Multiple Choice

If Mendel's crosses between spherical-seeded tall plants and wrinkled-seeded short plants had produced many more than ¹/₁₆ wrinkled-seeded short plants in the F₂ generation, he might have concluded that

• A) the spherical seed and tall traits are linked.
• B) the wrinkled seed and short traits are unlinked.
• C) all traits in peas assort independently.
• D) all traits in peas are linked.
• E) None of the above

---

Definitions:

Afghanistan

A landlocked country located in South-Central Asia, known for its tumultuous history of conflict and strategic importance in geopolitics.

Legitimate President

A president who is officially recognized and has come to power through lawful means.

Barack Obama

The 44th President of the United States (2009-2017), and the first African American to hold the office, known for key policies like the Affordable Care Act and initiatives on renewable energy.

Lawrence V. Texas

A landmark 2003 Supreme Court case that invalidated laws prohibiting consensual same-sex activities in the United States.