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ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMonohybrid and Dihybrid CrossesEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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In sweet peas, genes C and P are necessary for colour in flowers. The flowers are white in the absence of either or both the genes. What will be the percentage of coloured flowers in the offspring of the cross Ccpp × ccPp?

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Parents: Ccpp × ccPp

Male gametes are Cp, cp
Female gametes are cP, cp.

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Presence of either C and P gene is required for the flower to exhibit colour. Thus, a white flower has the genotype is ccpp.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Principles of Inheritance and VariationSubtopic:Monohybrid and Dihybrid Crosses
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

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