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CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 Term II Delhi Set 3

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Question : 9 of 11
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In a monohybrid cross between tall pea plants (TT) and short pea plants (tt) a scientist obtained only tall pea plants (Tt)(Tt) in the F1F_1 generation. However, on selfing the F1F_1 generation pea plants, he obtained both tall and short plants in F2F_2 generation. On the basis of above observations with other angiosperms also, can the scientist arrive at a law ? If yes, explain the law. If not, give justification for your answer.
Solution:  
Yes, the scientist may arrive at the law of dominance according to which the trait that is expressed in the F1F_1 generation is the dominant trait, although both the dominant and recessive traits are present in the F1F_1 generation. In F2F_2 generation recessive trait is expressed along with dominant trait.
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