In roses, the color red is dominant (R), and the color white is recessive (r). Based on the Punnett Square, what is the probability ratio that the roses will be white?

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Answer:

0.25

Explanation:

From the given information:

The dominant trait R = red color; &

The recessive trait r = white

If a heterozygous traits Rr  crosses with a dominant trait RR;

The Punnet square will be as follows:

              R               r

R            RR             Rr

R            RR             Rr

Thus all the flowers are red and there is 50% dominant red rose flowers (RR) and 50% heterozygous red rose flowers (Rr).

Let assume that two heterozygous traits (Rr) cross together; Then the punnet square is:

          R         r

R        RR        Rr

r          Rr        rr

From the above punet square, we have:

0.25 dominant red rose flowers

0.5 heterozygous red rose flowers;

0.25 recessive white rose flowers.