NEET2005ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationActual
In order to find out the different types of gametes produced by a pea plant having the genotype AaBb it should be crossed to a plant with the genotype:
Options
- AAABB
- BAaBb
- Caabb
- DaaBB.
Correct answer
C. aabb
Step-by-step solution
A test cross is an experimental cross of an individual organism of dominant phenotype but unknown genotype and an organism with a homozygous recessive genotype (and phenotype). It determines whether the individual with dominant phenotype is homozygous dominant or heterozygous dominant, by determining its genotype. Related Theory The purpose of the test cross is to determine the genetic makeup of the dominant organism. Mendel wanted to do this so that he could be sure he was working with a dominant organism which wa