In sweet peas, genes C and P are necessary for

colored flowers. In the absence of either (__ pp or cc
__) or both (cc pp), the flowers are white. What will
be the color of the offspring of the crosses listed
below and in what proportions?
(a) Cc Pp x cc pp
(b) Cc Pp x Cc Pp
(c) Cc PP x Cc pp
(d) Cc pp x cc Pp What will be an ideal response?


Answer: (a)1/4 color, 3/4 white
(b)9/16 color, 7/16 white
(c)3/4 color, 1/4 white
(d)1/4 color, 3/4 white

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