Question

According to Kolreuter's experiment, how could you ensure that pink flowers were always produced? Hint- Pink flowers are C'C", red flowers are C'C', and white flowers are C"C". Use a Punnet Square!

Answer 1

Let,

Dominant trait, red color be designated as C'C'

Recessive trait, white color be represented as C"C"

The F₁ generation of the cross :

C'C' X C"C" = C'C"

F₂ generation cross is shown in the image attached.

According to the cross, the probability of pink flower being produces 1s 50%