Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

A farmer planted 300 kernels from a single ear of corn, which gave 225 tall and 75 short plants. What are the most likely genotypes of these offspring?

Correct answer A. TT, Tt and tt

Explanation

A 225:75 split is a 3:1 ratio, which arises from a Tt x Tt cross producing TT, Tt and tt offspring in a 1:2:1 genotypic ratio.

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