In a dihybrid cross between two heterozygous pea plants (RrYy x RrYy), if the two genes are completely linked, the phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation will be: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a dihybrid cross between two heterozygous pea plants (RrYy x RrYy), if the two genes are completely linked, the phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation will be:
A. 9:3:3:1
B. 1:2:1
C. 1:1:1:1
D. 3:1
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
If two genes are completely linked, they are located very close together on the same chromosome and do not undergo independent assortment or crossing over. They are inherited together as a single unit. A dihybrid cross (RrYy x RrYy) with complete linkage behaves like a monohybrid cross. The F1 produces only parental gametes (RY and ry). The F2 generation will have a genotypic ratio of 1 RRYY : 2 RrYy : 1 rryy, resulting in a phenotypic ratio of 3:1.

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