Question

Figure 13.3 In a test cross for two characteristics such as the one shown here, can the predicted frequency of recombinant offspring be 60 percent? Why or why not?

Short answer

No.

Step-by-step solution

Step. 1 Introduction

The crossover of an F1 offspring among a dominant phenotype including its homozygous recessive parent is referred to as a test cross. This test crossing is performed to establish if the dominant individuals are homozygotes or heterozygotes.

Step. 2 Explanation

No, the predicted frequency of recombinant generation varies between 0% (for linked characteristics ) to 50% (for unlinked characteristics).