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What is the genetic ratio of the F2 generation if members of F generation are...

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JAMB 1983

What is the genetic ratio of the F2 generation if members of F generation are allowed to self-pollinate?

  • A. 1 tall : 3 short
  • B. 3 tall : 1 short
  • C. 1 tall : 1 short
  • D. 4 short : 0 tall
  • E. 4 tall : 0 short
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

If members of the F1 generation are allowed to self-pollinate, the genetic ratio in the F2 generation will be 1:2:1 (homozygous dominant: heterozygous: homozygous recessive) for a monohybrid cross, meaning a single gene trait is being studied. 

Explanation:

  • F1 generation:

    When two homozygous parents with contrasting traits are crossed, the F1 generation will all be heterozygous, exhibiting the dominant phenotype. 

  • Self-pollination of F1:

    When these F1 heterozygotes self-pollinate, the offspring in the F2 generation will segregate the alleles according to Mendel's law of segregation, resulting in a 1:2:1 genotypic ratio. 

  • The genetic ratio of the F2 shows that there will be 3 tall and 1 short offspring plants.(See diagram above)


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