A genetic cross was made between two types of pea plants. One type produces round and green seeds, while the other type produces wrinkled and yellow seeds. A plant breeder crossed these two types and then allowed the F1 generation to self-fertilize. The following data were obtained:
A genetic cross was made between two types of pea plants. One type produces round and green seeds, while the other type produces wrinkled and yellow seeds. A plant breeder crossed these two types and then allowed the F1 generation to self-fertilize. The following data were obtained:
F1 generation: all produce wrinkled and yellow seeds.
F2 generation: 157 produce wrinkled and yellow seeds
57 produce wrinkled and green seeds
54 produce round and yellow seeds
20 produce round and green seeds
a) Propose a hypothesis that you think is consistent with the observed data.
b) Test the goodness of fit between the data and your hypothesis using a chi square test.
c) Explain what your calculated chi square results mean.
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