In Mendelian genetics, what is the expected phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cro

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In Mendelian genetics, what is the expected phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cross?
  1. 1:1
  2. 3:1
  3. 9:3:3:1
  4. 1:2:1

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In Mendelian genetics, what is the expected phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cross?
Correct Answer: 3:1
  • Step 1: Understand what a monohybrid cross is. It involves crossing two organisms that differ in one trait.
  • Step 2: Identify the dominant and recessive traits. The dominant trait is the one that appears in the offspring, while the recessive trait does not.
  • Step 3: Use a Punnett square to visualize the genetic combinations from the parents.
  • Step 4: Count the expected offspring from the Punnett square. You will find that 3 out of 4 show the dominant trait.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the expected phenotypic ratio is 3:1, meaning 3 offspring will show the dominant trait and 1 will show the recessive trait.
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