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If a pea plant with round seed is selfed and the offspring are in the ratio 3 : 1, then the plant is
(a) homozygous
(b) heterozygous
(c) both
(d) none of these

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(b) heterozygous

When the heterozygous pea plant with round seeds is selfed, it will produce plants in the ratio of 3 (round) : 1 (wrinkle).

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