Question

The diagram above shows how the flower color gene results in a purple flower. A mutation occurs that causes the protein to make pink pigments instead of purple pigments. This type of flower relies on bees to fertilize and help the flower reproduce. Bees can see the purple and blue wavelengths really well and are very attracted to it but they do not see the pink and red wavelengths.

Do you think this mutation will be beneficial, harmful, or neutral for this plant's reproduction?

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

This mutation would likely be harmful for the plant's reproduction. Since bees are not attracted to pink and red wavelengths, they may not be as likely to visit the flower for pollination. This could result in a decrease in successful fertilization and reproduction for the plant.

Answer 2

what is the genotype for phenotype "round?"

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The genotype for the phenotype "round" in genetics is typically represented by the letters "Rr" for a heterozygous condition or "RR" for a homozygous dominant condition. The specific genes and alleles involved may vary depending on the trait or organism in question.