Question

Genetics assignment

In Snapdragons, petal color is inherited through incomplete dominance with the possible colors being red, white, and pink. What would be the chance of getting a pink flower if you cross a white flower with a pink flower?

A 0%
B 25%
C 50%
D 100%

Answer 1

C, 50%

In the case of Snapdragons, petal color is inherited through incomplete dominance. When a white flower (which has the genotype rr) is crossed with a pink flower (which has the genotype Rr), there is a 50% chance of obtaining a pink flower (which has the genotype Rr). Therefore, the correct answer is C) 50%.