PRINCIPLES OF LIFE
PRINCIPLES OF LIFE
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781319017712
Author: HILLIS
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 8, Problem 1.1Q
Summary Introduction

To determine: The genotypes of the offspring if a test cross occurs between a BbCc and bbcc individuals.

Introduction: Gregor Mendel is known for his exemplary role in the field of genetics. Due to his contributions, he is known as the father of genetics. Mendel suggested that genes are the elements responsible for inheritance, and each gene comes in pairs. Mendel also proposed the law of independent assortment, which stated that the alleles were inherited independently from each other.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The genotypes of the offsprings obtained by a test cross between BbCc and bbcc are as follows:

 bcbcbcbc
BCBbCcBbCcBbCcBbCc
BcBbccBbccBbccBbcc
bCbbCcbbCcbbCcbbCc
bcbbccbbccbbccbbcc

A test cross is a cross between the organism with an unknown genotype and with a homozygous recessive organism. The test cross helps in identifying the genotype of an organism. The ratio of the phenotype produced will help to decipher the genotype of the unknown organism.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
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.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Text book image
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Text book image
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Text book image
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
How to solve genetics probability problems; Author: Shomu's Biology;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0yjfb1ooUs;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Beyond Mendelian Genetics: Complex Patterns of Inheritance; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EmvmBuK-B8;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY