Question

In one plant, the allele for long stems (L) is dominant; the allele for short stems (l) is recessive. The scientist crossed a heterozygous, long-stemmed plant with a short-stemmed plant. Which of these shows the expected results of this cross

Answer 1

Complete question:

In one plant, the allele for long stems (L) is dominant; the allele for short stems (l) is recessive. The scientist crossed a heterozygous, long-stemmed plant with a short-stemmed plant. Which of these shows the expected results of this cross?

1. 50% long-stemmed plants and 50% short-stemmed plants
2. 75% long-stemmed plants and 25% short-stemmed plants
3. 100% long-stemmed plants
4. 100% short-stemmed plants

Answer:

1. 50% long-stemmed plants and 50% short-stemmed plants

Explanation:

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