In the F₂ Generation of Mendel's Monohybrid Crosses, the 3:1

question 169

Multiple Choice

In the F₂ generation of Mendel's monohybrid crosses, the 3:1 ratio refers to:

• A)single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
• B)copy-number variations (CNVs).
• C)variable number of tandem repeats (VNTRs).
• D)genotypes.
• E)phenotypes.

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