Question

One of the traits Gregor Mendel studied was flower color in pea plants. Mendel found that purple color factor was dominant to white color factor. Now, we know that Mendel's factors are genes, or alleles.

Look at the F1 generation produced when two parent plants are crossed.

Then, look at the F2 generation produced when two F1 plants are crossed. What can you infer about the original parents' genotype and phenotype? Choose the a statement that apply.

A. Both the parents were homozygous for white flowers.

B. Both the parents were homozygous for purple flowers.

C. One parent was homozygous for white flowers and the other was homozygous
for purple flowers.

D. Both parents had purple flowers.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

. One parent was homozygous for white flowers and the other was homozygous for purple flowers.

Answer 2

C. One parent was homozygous for white flowers and the other was homozygous for purple flowers.