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In pea plants, tall plants are dominant over short plants. If two heterozygous tall plants are crossed, what percent of the offspring will be short?
  1. 75%
  2. 50%
  3. 25%
  4. 0%

A
75%
B
50%
C
25%
D
0%
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The correct option is C 25%
As shown in the figure a cross between two heterozygous tall plants results in 25% homozygous tall, 50% heterozygous tall and 25% dwarf plants. Thus the correct answer is option C.
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