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BIO 201 Objective Question

Question

Why does a cross between two pink snapdragons not produce 100% pink offspring?
Options
A Heterozygotes undergo random gene silencing
B Alleles segregate during gamete formation according to Mendelian principles
Correct Answer
C Pink color is caused by environmental factors
D One allele is recessive lethal
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mendelian segregation separates R and r alleles during meiosis, yielding RR, Rr, and rr genotypes.

Hint

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