ition to the number of trichomes on the leaf petioles, you could alternately select for a different trait--such as the height of the plant at first flower, or leaf color--and choose the individual plants that are at one extreme for this trait to be the parent plants in your experiment.   The following data were obtained in an artificial selection experiment with Wisconsin Fast Plants. What is the mean height of the plants in the parent population, rounded to the nearest tenth (0.1)?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305143531
Author:CURREN
Publisher:CURREN
Chapter1: Relative Value, Addition, And Subtraction Of Decimals
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 2.7P
icon
Related questions
Question

In addition to the number of trichomes on the leaf petioles, you could alternately select for a different trait--such as the height of the plant at first flower, or leaf color--and choose the individual plants that are at one extreme for this trait to be the parent plants in your experiment.  

The following data were obtained in an artificial selection experiment with Wisconsin Fast Plants.

What is the mean height of the plants in the parent population, rounded to the nearest tenth (0.1)?
 
Height (in cm) at First Flower Height (in cm) at First Flower
Parent population
Second generation
8.2
9.6
7.3
9.3
9.3
8.8
8.0
6.4
8.0
8.9
7.8
8.8
7.9
8.2
9.1
7.9
6.2
8.7
8.9
8.8
Mean =
Mean = 8.5
Transcribed Image Text:Height (in cm) at First Flower Height (in cm) at First Flower Parent population Second generation 8.2 9.6 7.3 9.3 9.3 8.8 8.0 6.4 8.0 8.9 7.8 8.8 7.9 8.2 9.1 7.9 6.2 8.7 8.9 8.8 Mean = Mean = 8.5
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Analytical Methods
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
Nursing
ISBN:
9781305143531
Author:
CURREN
Publisher:
Cengage
Science Of Agriculture Biological Approach
Science Of Agriculture Biological Approach
Biology
ISBN:
9780357229323
Author:
Herren
Publisher:
Cengage