In pea plants, the allele for purple flowers, P, is dominant over the allele for white flowers, p. Which conclusion about phenotype and genotype is possible?(1 point)
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If a plant has purple flowers, then its genotype must be PP.
If a plant has purple flowers, then its genotype must be PP .
If a plant has white flowers, then its genotype must be Pp.
If a plant has white flowers, then its genotype must be Pp .
If a plant has purple flowers, then its genotype must be Pp.
If a plant has purple flowers, then its genotype must be Pp .
If a plant has white flowers, then its genotype must be pp. HELP PLZZZZZ ?????????????????
If a plant has purple flowers, then its genotype could be either PP or Pp. However, if a plant has white flowers, then its genotype must be pp.
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To determine the correct conclusion about the phenotype and genotype of pea plants with respect to flower color, we need to understand how alleles and dominance work.
In this case, the allele for purple flowers (P) is dominant over the allele for white flowers (p). This means that if an individual has at least one copy of the dominant allele (P), it will have the purple flower phenotype.
Now let's analyze the options given:
1. "If a plant has purple flowers, then its genotype must be PP."
This statement is incorrect. Since P is dominant over p, a plant with purple flowers could have either the genotype PP or Pp.
2. "If a plant has white flowers, then its genotype must be Pp."
This statement is incorrect. If a plant has white flowers, it means it inherits two copies of the recessive allele (p), and its genotype would be pp.
3. "If a plant has purple flowers, then its genotype must be Pp."
This statement is correct. A plant with purple flowers must have at least one dominant allele (P). It could have either the genotype PP (homozygous dominant) or Pp (heterozygous dominant).
4. "If a plant has white flowers, then its genotype must be pp."
This statement is correct. A plant with white flowers must inherit two copies of the recessive allele (p), and its genotype would be pp (homozygous recessive).
From the given options, the correct conclusions are:
- If a plant has purple flowers, then its genotype must be Pp.
- If a plant has white flowers, then its genotype must be pp.
I hope this explanation helps clarify the right answers for you.