NEETZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and Variation
Type of Cross Expected Outcome A. Incomplete dominance 1. 1:2:1 phenotypic ratio in F2 generation B. Codominance 2. 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio in F2 generation C. Monohybrid cross with complete dominance 3. 3:1 phenotypic ratio in F2 generation D. Dihybrid cross 4. Both phenotypes expressed equally
Options
- AA - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2
- BA - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3
- CA - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
- DA - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
Correct answer
A. A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2
Step-by-step solution
Incomplete dominance: 1:2:1 phenotypic ratio in F2 generation (e.g., pink flowers in snapdragons). Codominance: Both phenotypes are expressed equally (e.g., roan coat color in cattle). Monohybrid cross with complete dominance: 3:1 phenotypic ratio in F2 generation. Dihybrid cross: 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio in F2 generation.