Question

What gametes are produced by a Vv heterozygous plant?

(a) 50% V and 50% v

(b) 75% V and 25% v

(c) 25% V and 75% v

(d) 100% V and 0% v

I got this question during an online exam.

The doubt is from Inheritance Principles topic in chapter Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) 50% V and 50% v

Easy explanation: The process of segregation that occurs during meiosis is a random process. Thus the gametes will have 50% of each allele. Hence Vv heterozygous plant would produce 50% V and 50% v containing gametes.