AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

CODOMINANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In some carnations, flower color exhibits codominance. When crossed, red carnation (R) and white carnation (W) flowers make speckled flowers (RW) that show both colors.Complete a cross between 2 speckled flowers and find the genotypic ratio.
A
0 RR:4 RW:0 WW
B
2 RR:2 RW:0 WW
C
1 RR:2 RW:1 WW
D
0 RR:2 RW:2 WW
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In codominance, both alleles are expressed together in the offspring. If we cross a red flower and white flower that have a codominance inheritance pattern, the offspring would be flowers with red and white patches on them.

Detailed explanation-2: -The F1-hybrid plants have a different phenotype (pink flowers) than either of the true-breeding parents. This is an example of incomplete dominance.

Detailed explanation-3: -incomplete dominance. All of the offspring of a red carnation crossed with a white carnation are pink. The simplest explanation for this pattern of inheritance is: The genes for hair color and skin pigmentation are linked.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of codominance in animals include speckled chickens, which have alleles for both black and white feathers, and roan cattle, which express alleles for both red hair and white hair.

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