The problem presents a partial Punnett square with two offspring genotypes, both $Rr$. We are asked to determine the genotypes of the parent plants that could produce this result.
2025/4/2
1. Problem Description
The problem presents a partial Punnett square with two offspring genotypes, both . We are asked to determine the genotypes of the parent plants that could produce this result.
2. Solution Steps
A Punnett square shows the possible genotypes of offspring resulting from a cross between two parents. Each parent contributes one allele to the offspring's genotype. We are given that two offspring have the genotype . This means that each offspring received one allele from one parent and one allele from the other parent. We need to consider possible parent genotypes that could produce offspring.
Let's examine the possible parent crosses given as options.
A. :
The possible offspring genotypes are and . This could produce offspring.
B. :
The only possible offspring genotype is . This could also produce offspring. However, this cross would result in all offspring being , but the provided Punnett Square does not necessarily represent all offspring.
C. :
The possible offspring genotypes are and . This could produce offspring.
D. :
The only possible offspring genotype is . This cannot produce offspring.
We need to determine which of the remaining options A, B, or C is most likely. Considering we only see in the given part of the Punnett square, either cross involving would have resulted in at least some offspring. The fact we only see suggests that both parents must have at least one allele. Thus, is the best answer.
3. Final Answer
C. Rr x rr