Question

In a genetics experiment on peas, one sample of offspring contained green peas and yellow peas. Based on those results, estimate the probability of getting an offspring pea that is green. Is the result reasonably close to the value of that was expected? 350 127 3 4 The probability of getting a green pea is approximately . (Type an integer or decimal rounded to three decimal places as needed.) Is this probability reasonably close to ? Choose the correct answer below. 3 4 A. No, it is not reasonably close. B. Yes, it is reasonably close.

Answer 1

Complete Question

In a genetic experiment on peas, one sample of offspring contained 436 green peas and 171 yellow peas. Based on those results, estimate the probability of getting an offspring pea that is green. Is the result reasonably close to the value of 3/4 that was expected? The probability of getting a green pea is approximately: Is the probability reasonably close to 3/4?

Answer:

The  probability is  $P(g) =0.72$

Yes the result is reasonably close

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question we are told that

   The  number of  of  green peas is  $g = 436$

     The number of yellow peas is  $y = 171$

   The sample size is  $n = 171 + 436 = 607$

The probability of getting an offspring pea that is green is mathematically represented as

       $P(g) = \frac{g}{n}$

        $P(g) = \frac{436}{607}$

        $P(g) =0.72$

Comparing  $P(g) =0.72$  to   $\frac{3}{4} = 0.75$ we see that the result is reasonably close