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Two pink coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink and 1 white flower progeny. The nature of the cross will be

(a) double fertilisation
(b) self pollination
(c) cross fertilisation
(d) no fertilisation

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(b) self-pollination

This question is a classic example for Mirabilis jalapa. In f2 crossing, incomplete dominance took place which results in 1 red, 2 pink and 1 white flower progeny.
Red - AA (Dominant)
White - aa (Recessive)

F1AAaAaAaaAaAa Phenotype - All are Red

F2AAAAAAaaaAaa

Phenotype - 1 red, 2 pink and 1 white


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