Red Coloration in Wheat Seeds Is a Complex Trait Influenced

question 68

True/False

Red coloration in wheat seeds is a complex trait influenced by three unlinked genes, each with two different alleles A and a; B and b; C and c. This Punnett square shows the results of a mating between two plants that are both heterozygous at all three genes. Each dominant allele, represented by an uppercase letter, contributes to the red coloration.

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Definitions:

Chondrocytes

Cells found within the cartilage that produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, ear, and nose, providing support and structure.

Multinucleate Cells

Cells that contain more than one nucleus, which are often found in muscle fibers and certain types of bone marrow cells.