NEETZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and Variation
In a genetic cross, a dihybrid organism with genotype AaBb is test crossed with a double recessive individual (aabb). If the dominant alleles A and B are completely linked on one chromosome, and the recessive alleles a and b are completely linked on its homologue (with no crossing over), what will be the expected phenotypic ratio in the progeny?
Options
- A1 : 1 : 1 : 1
- B9 : 3 : 3 : 1
- C1 : 1
- D3 : 1
Correct answer
C. 1 : 1
Step-by-step solution
In a typical dihybrid test cross involving independent assortment, the expected phenotypic ratio is 1 : 1 : 1 : 1. However, in this scenario, the genes are completely linked. The dihybrid parent (AaBb) has alleles A and B linked on one chromosome, and a and b linked on the homologous chromosome. Because there is no crossing over, this parent will produce only two types of gametes: AB and ab, in equal proportions. The double recessive parent (aabb) produces only one type of gamete: ab. When these gametes fuse, the r