What will be the genetic constitution of the offspring of a cross of individuals heterozygous (Zz) for an allele?
A
All ZZ
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B
All zz
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C
1/2 ZZ : 1/2 zz
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D
1/4 ZZ : 1/2 Zz : 1/4 zz
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Solution
The correct option is D 1/4 ZZ : 1/2 Zz : 1/4 zz
Gametes
Z
z
Z
ZZ
Zz
z
Zz
zz
When two heterozygous individuals (Zz crossed with Zz) are crossed then two types of gametes are formed (Z, z). The individuals in the F2 generation will be ZZ (1/4 i.e homozygous dominant) and Zz (2/4 i.e heterozygous ) and zz (1/4 i.e homozygous recessive). Thus the correct answer is option D.