Question

A pheasant breeder starts with two birds in the P generation, one of which is AA and the other is aa. If he takes two of the birds from the F1 generation and breeds them together, what genotypes can he expect in his F2 offspring?

Answer 1

AA, Aa and aa genotypes will be produced.

Step-by-step explanation:

If two birds with AA and aa genotypes are crossed, 4 offspring with Aa phenotype may be produced in F1 generation.

P generation: AA x aa

/ \ / \

F1 generation: Aa Aa Aa Aa

When these F1 generation birds will be allowed to breed, the genotype of the F2 offspring will be as under:

Aa x Aa

/ \ / \

F2 generation: AA Aa Aa aa

3 types of genotypes AA, Aa and aa will be produced in F2 generation. Their ratio will be AA : Aa : aa = 1 : 2 : 1.