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In order to find out the different types of gametes produced by a pea plant having the genotype AaBb, it should be crossed to a plant with the genotype
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationJIPMERJIPMER 2007
Options:
  • A aaBB
  • B AaBb
  • C AABB
  • D aabb
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The correct answer is: aabb
Scientists perform test cross to find out the different types of gametes or the genotype of an unknown individual. Test cross is performed always between the $\mathrm{F}_1$ heterozygous plants and pure recessive (homozygous) parent plant. So, in the given case AaBb should be crossed with aabb.

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