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Agriculture · Q221

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 221

Q221

Identify the phenotypic ratio of Duplicate gene action.

A.
9 : 7
B.
15 : 1
Answer
C.
13 : 3
D.
9 : 3 : 4

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The phenotypic ratio of Duplicate gene action is 15 : 1.
In this cross, whenever a dominant allele is present at either locus, the biochemical conversion occurs, and a coloured kernel results.
Thus, only the double homozygous recessive genotype produces a phenotype with no colour, and the resulting phenotypic ratio of colour to noncolour is 15 : 1.