Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 114

Question: The phenotypic ratio obtained in quantitative inheritance of a dihybrid cross is [DPMT 2004]

Options:

A) 1 : 2 : 1

B) 1 : 4 : 6 : 4 : 1

C) 1 : 6 : 15 20 : 15 : 6 : 1

D) 9 : 3 : 3 : 1

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Ratio 1 : 4 : 6 : 4 : 1 it is due to two pairs of genes.

But if it is due to 3 pairs of genes, the size ratio shall be 1 : 6 : 15 : 20 : 15 : 6 : 1.