A genetic cross was performed with two pea plants both with green, wrinkled seeds. Of the resulting offspring, 75% had green, wrinkled seeds and 25% had green, smooth seeds (W = wrinkled; w = smooth)

With regard to wrinkled versus smooth seeds, the parental plants must have been ________.
Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: heterozygous or Ww

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One part of Darwin's theory is that individuals with certain traits have an increased competitive edge. The source of

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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