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$1: 2: 1$ phenotypic and genotypic ratio is found in
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationJIPMERJIPMER 2008
Options:
  • A complementary genes
  • B blending inheritance
  • C multiple alleles
  • D pseudo alleles
Solution:
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The correct answer is: blending inheritance
Incomplete dominance or blending inheritance was first seen in Mirabilis jalapa (4'O clock plant). Here, when red flowers are crossed with white flowers variety, the $F_1$ hybrid is pink and $\mathrm{F}_2$ ratio is 1 red : 2 pink : 1 white.

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