In peas, the tall allele is dominant over the short allele. Which of the following statements is true about the cross between a homozygous dominant tall plant and a short plant, and the F1 offspring that is allowed to self-fertilize?

In peas, the tall allele is dominant over the short allele. Which of the following statements is true about the cross between a homozygous dominant tall plant and a short plant, and the F1 offspring that is allowed to self-fertilize?

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In peas, the tall allele is dominant over the short allele. Which of the following statements is true about the cross between a homozygous dominant tall plant and a short plant, and the F1 offspring that is allowed to self-fertilize?



A) The F2 offspring are all tall.

B) Half of the F2 offspring are short.

C) All of the F1 offspring are short.

D) Only 1/4 of the F2 offspring are short.



Answer: D) Only 1/4 of the F2 offspring are short.


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