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Multiple Choice
In a Mendelian cross between two heterozygous pea plants (Tt), what are the possible genotypes of the offspring?
A
TT, Tt, tt
B
Tt, tt
C
TT, Tt
D
TT, tt
Verified step by step guidance
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Start by understanding that a heterozygous organism has two different alleles for a trait. In this case, each pea plant has the genotype Tt, where 'T' is the dominant allele and 't' is the recessive allele.
Set up a Punnett square to visualize the possible combinations of alleles from the two parent plants. Each parent can contribute either a 'T' or a 't' allele.
Draw a 2x2 grid for the Punnett square. Label the top of the grid with the alleles from one parent (T and t) and the side of the grid with the alleles from the other parent (T and t).
Fill in the Punnett square by combining the alleles from the top and side of the grid. This will give you four possible combinations: TT, Tt, Tt, and tt.
Review the completed Punnett square to identify the possible genotypes of the offspring. The genotypes are TT, Tt, and tt, which represent the combinations of alleles that the offspring can inherit.