In moss, the genes A and B are expressed only in the gametophyte. A sporophyte of genotype A/a ; B/b is allowed to produce gametophytes.a. What proportion of the gametophytes will be A ; B?b. If fertilization is random, what proportion of sporophytes in the next generation will be A/a ; B/b?

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In moss, the genes A and B are expressed only in the gametophyte. A sporophyte of genotype A/a ; B/b is allowed to produce gametophytes.
a. What proportion of the gametophytes will be A ; B?
b. If fertilization is random, what proportion of sporophytes in the next generation will be A/a ; B/b?

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