Genetics: Analysis and Principles
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Chapter 5.4, Problem 2COMQ
A cross is made between a green four-o’clock plant and a variegated one. If the variegated plant provides the pollen, the expected outcome of the
a. all plants with green leaves.
b. 3 plants with green leaves to 1 plant with variegated leaves.
c. 3 plants with green leaves to 1 plant with white leaves.
d. some plants with green leaves, some with variegated leaves, and some with white leaves.
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