Question

2. A Pea plant that is Homozygous Dominant for purple flower color and Heterozygous for dark green leaves is crossed with another pea plant that is Heterozygous for both purple flower color and dark green leaves

Let R = Purple flower color and r = white flower color

Let D = Dark Green leaves and d = light green leaves

Data Collection/Selection

Using the information above, write the parent genotypes and gametes. Not all blanks may be used.

Parent Genotypes: ______________ x ________________

Parent 1 Gametes: _____ _____ _____ _____

Parent 2 Gametes: _____ _____ _____ _____

Analysis

Organize the data above into a Punnett square and list the F1 genotypes and phenotypes. Not all boxes may be used.

Parent Gametes

F1 Genotypes:                           F1 Phenotypes:

Use the information above to answer the following questions.

Conclusion

What fraction of the offspring will have purple flower color with light green leaves? ____________

Subject Matter

Would the parental plants above be able to produce offspring with white flowers? Why or why not?

Answer 1