In Wheat, Kernel Color Is Determined by Additive Alleles at Two

question 15

Multiple Choice

In wheat, kernel color is determined by additive alleles at two unlinked loci.If two plants with red kernels, heterozygous at both loci, are crossed, what fraction of the offspring is expected to have phenotypes the most distinct from parental color?

• A)1/16
• B)2/16
• C)4/16
• D)6/16
• E)10/16

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Definitions:

Acini Cells

Acini cells are specialized cells within the exocrine glands of the pancreas, responsible for producing digestive enzymes that are secreted into the small intestine.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up and assimilated into the body, such as nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.

Mechanical Breakdown

The physical process of breaking food into smaller pieces, an essential part of digestion.

Chemical Digestion

The process of breaking down food in the gut into smaller components, using enzymes, so they can be absorbed into the body.