NEET Biology question

Statement 1 (Assertion): At the F2 stage in a monohybrid cross, both parental traits are expressed in the proportion 3:1. Statement 2 (Reason): The contrasting parental traits show blending at the F2 stage.

(A)Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
(B)Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
(C)Assertion is true but reason is falseCorrect
(D)Both assertion and reason are false

Answer: (C)

Solution

In the F2 generation of a monohybrid cross, both original parental traits do indeed reappear, in the classic 3:1 (dominant:recessive) ratio (Statement 1 is true). However, this reappearance is proof of the exact *opposite* of blending — the

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