Chapter 11, Problem 12TYU

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The phenotypic ratio of the off springs if two heterozygous maize plants are crossed with each other.

Introduction:

In maize plant, the allele I inhibits the coloration of the kernels while the allele i expresses the coloration of the kernel. The P allele helps in achieving purple color while the p in homozygous state expresses red color.