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What is the genetic nature of the wrinkled phenotype of pea seeds?
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The following data was obtained from an experiment on peas. The grey-coloured seed is dominant over the white coloured seed. Use the letter G for grey and g for white traits. Predict the genotypes of the parents in each of the following crosses.
Parent: Grey grey
Progeny: Grey-59, white-19
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Who rediscovered Mendel's principles of heredity?
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Name the plant on which Mendel did an experiment in genetics.
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How many contrasting traits Mendel noted in garden pea?
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What do the letters P and F2 represent in genetics?
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What is the full name of the father of genetics?
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What is Mendel's monohybrid phenotypic ratio?
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