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In a genetics experiment on​ peas, one sample of offspring contained 353 green peas and 25 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 three fourths that was​ expected?

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Answer:

Probability of getting an offspring pea that is green = 0.933

No, its not close to the expected probability.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that

Total offspring with green pea = 353

Total offspring with yellow pea = 25

Total population size = 353 + 25 = 378

So, observed probability of getting offspring that is green = size of green population / total population = 353 / 378 = 0.933

It shows that the observed probability of getting green offspring is not close to expected probability of 3/4 (0.75)

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