A homozygous strain of plants (P1) has a mean height of 12 cm. A second homozygous strain of the same species (P2) has a mean height of 36 cm. When plants from the two strains are crossed together, the F1 plants have mean height of 24 cm. The F2 generation from the F1 X F1 crosses shows a wide range of heights; the majority are like the F1 plants, but 4 of 1000 are only 12 cm high (shortest), and 4 of 1000 are 36 cm high (tallest). 2. What is the expected proportion of plants in the F2 that are as tall as the F1 plants? a. 37.5% b. 25% c. 50% d. 27.3%

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A homozygous strain of plants (P1) has a mean height of 12 cm. A second homozygous strain of the same species (P2) has a mean height of 36 cm. When plants from the two strains are crossed together, the F1 plants have mean height of 24 cm. The F2 generation from the F1 X F1 crosses shows a wide range of heights; the majority are like the F1 plants, but 4 of 1000 are only 12 cm high (shortest), and  4 of 1000 are 36 cm high (tallest).

 

2. What is the expected proportion of plants in the F2 that are as tall as the F1 plants?

a. 37.5%

b. 25%

c. 50%

d. 27.3%

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