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The following cross was conducted by Morgan on Drosophila
The $F_{2}$ progeny had parental and recominants traits in the ratio of 62.8 : 37.2. What percentage of $F_{2}$ progeny would have the given condition?

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15.7%

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9.3%

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24.68%

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0.32%

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Solution

The correct option is A 15.7%
In the given question, around 15.7% F2 progeny would have the same parental traits as the F1 generation.

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