Question

Consider a plant with the following characteristics. Round leaves (R) are dominant to pointed leaves (r). White flowers (W) are dominant to pink flowers (w). Plants heterozygous for both traits are crossed. What is the probability of obtaining a plant with pointed leaves and pink flowers

Answer 1

.0625 or 6.25%

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Find the probability for the plant to have pointed leaves. If the two parent plants are heterzygous, then the likelihood the plant has a recessive characteristic is 25%, 1/4, or .25 for our calculations.
2. Find the probability for the plant to be pink. If the two parent plants are heterzygous, the likelihood the plant has another recessive characterisitc is again 25%, 1/4, or .25 for our calculations.
3. Multiply them together. (1/4)*(1/4)=(1/16) or .0625, or 6.25%