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.

Probability and StatisticsGeneticsPunnett SquareProbabilityAllelesGenotypes
2025/4/2

1. Problem Description

The problem presents a partial Punnett square with two offspring genotypes, both RrRr. 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 RrRr. This means that each offspring received one RR allele from one parent and one rr allele from the other parent. We need to consider possible parent genotypes that could produce RrRr offspring.
Let's examine the possible parent crosses given as options.
A. RR×RrRR \times Rr:
The possible offspring genotypes are RRRR and RrRr. This could produce RrRr offspring.
B. RR×rrRR \times rr:
The only possible offspring genotype is RrRr. This could also produce RrRr offspring. However, this cross would result in all offspring being RrRr, but the provided Punnett Square does not necessarily represent all offspring.
C. Rr×rrRr \times rr:
The possible offspring genotypes are RrRr and rrrr. This could produce RrRr offspring.
D. rr×rrrr \times rr:
The only possible offspring genotype is rrrr. This cannot produce RrRr offspring.
We need to determine which of the remaining options A, B, or C is most likely. Considering we only see RrRr in the given part of the Punnett square, either cross involving RRRR would have resulted in at least some RRRR offspring. The fact we only see RrRr suggests that both parents must have at least one rr allele. Thus, Rr×rrRr \times rr is the best answer.

3. Final Answer

C. Rr x rr

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