NEETZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and Variation
What is the chance of pollen grains of genotype T pollinating eggs of genotype t?
Options
- A25%
- B50%
- C75%
- D100%
Correct answer
B. 50%
Step-by-step solution
When fertilisation takes place, the pollen grains of genotype T have a 50 per cent chance to pollinate eggs of the genotype T, as well as of genotype t . Also pollen grains of genotype t have a 50 per cent chance of pollinating eggs of genotype T, as well as of genotype t. As a result of random fertilisation, the resultant zygotes can be of the genotypes TT, Tt or tt.