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The back cross can distinguish heterozygotes from homozygotes as they give _________ phenotypic ratio respectively.(a) 1:1 dominant: recessive ; all recessive(b) All dominant; all dominant(c) 1:1 recessive; dominant; all dominant(d) All dominant; 1:1 recessive: dominantI had been asked this question in an interview.The origin of the question is Monohybrid Cross in portion Mendelian Genetics of Cytogenetics

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Correct OPTION is (c) 1:1 RECESSIVE; dominant; all dominant

The explanation is: Test cross with a double recessive parent and a homozygous dominant will GIVE all heterozygotes, which will express dominant TRAIT. On the other hand heterozygotes will give 1:1 heterozygote: homozygote which will express dominant: recessive.



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