Q1. [1] § Introduction § 8.1 ACCUMULATION OF VARIATION DURING REPRODUCTION § 8.2.2 Rules for the Inheritance of Traits – Mendel's Contributions
A cross between pea plant with white flowers (vv) and pea plant with violet flowers (VV) resulted in F2 progeny in which ratio of violet (VV) and white (vv) flowers will be :
- (a) 1 : 1
- (b) 2 : 1
- (c) 3 : 1
- (d) 1 : 3
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2023 31/4/1 Q10
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Model Answer
(c) 3 : 1
Cross: vv × VV → F1 all Vv (violet). F1 × F1: VV : Vv : vv = 1:2:1, so violet (VV + Vv) : white (vv) = 3 : 1.
Explanation
The cross vv × VV gives all Vv in F1. F2 from Vv × Vv gives 1VV : 2Vv : 1vv. Since V is dominant, both VV and Vv show violet flowers — so violet : white = 3 : 1. This is the classic Mendelian monohybrid ratio. Examiners expect you to pick option (c) and ideally know why (F1 × F1 logic).
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