Asked by
Jennifer Hinkson
on Oct 11, 2024Verified
If R is dominant to r, the offspring of the cross of RR with rr will ____.
A) be homozygous
B) display the same phenotype as the RR parent
C) display the same phenotype as the rr parent
D) have the same genotype as the RR parent
E) have the same genotype as the rr parent
Dominant
Referring to an allele or a gene that expresses its phenotype even in the presence of a recessive allele of the same gene.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an organism consisting of all the DNA sequences (genes) it possesses, determining specific traits.
RR Parent
Refers to a plant that is homozygous for the round seed shape allele in Mendelian genetics, "RR" signifies both alleles for a trait are the same (dominant).
- Acquire knowledge on the notion of genetic dominance and its effect on organismal traits.
Verified Answer
DD
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the notion of genetic dominance and its effect on organismal traits.