A red flower of Antirrhinum was crossed with a white flower and pink flowers were obtained in the F1 generation. When the pink flowers obtained in the F1 generation were selfed red, white, and pink flowers were obtained in the F2 generation. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
In this experiment, the law of segregation does not apply.
Figure showing the cross between a red flower of Antirrhinum with a white flower and selfing of pink flowers of F1.
The correct option is D.
Explanation for the correct option:
The Law of segregation is followed here since during gamete formation each gamete has received one copy of the gene. Hence it is the incorrect statement.
Explanation for the incorrect option:
Option A
Option B
Option C