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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of the blending of phenotypes?
A
Black and white speckled feathers in chickens
B
AB blood type in humans
C
Pink flowers in snapdragons from red and white parents
D
Green and yellow peas in Mendel's experiments
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand the concept of blending inheritance, which refers to the mixing of parental traits to produce offspring with intermediate characteristics.
Identify the example that demonstrates blending of phenotypes. In this context, blending means the offspring shows a trait that is a mix of the parents' traits.
Consider the example of pink flowers in snapdragons. This occurs when red-flowered and white-flowered snapdragons are crossed, resulting in offspring with pink flowers.
Recognize that pink flowers in snapdragons are an example of incomplete dominance, where neither allele is completely dominant, resulting in a blended phenotype.
Compare this example with others provided, such as speckled feathers in chickens or AB blood type in humans, which do not demonstrate blending but rather co-dominance or other genetic principles.