Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 399

Question: In order to find out the different types of gametes produced by a pea plant having the genotype AaBb, it should be crossed to a plant with the genotype:

Options:

A) AABB

B) AaBb

C) aabb

D) aaBB

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] In order to find out the gamete or the genotype of an unknown individual, scientists perform a test cross.

In test cross, the individual question is crossed with the homozygous recessive parent.