Question

in mendels experiments, gg is considered what genotype?
a pod color
b heterozygote
c homozygote
d pod shape

Explanation:

To determine the genotype of \( Gg \) in Mendel's experiments, we analyze the definitions:

• A heterozygote has two different alleles (e.g., \( G \) and \( g \)) for a gene.
• A homozygote has two identical alleles (e.g., \( GG \) or \( gg \)).
• "Pod color" and "pod shape" are phenotypic traits (not genotypes).

Since \( Gg \) has one dominant (\( G \)) and one recessive (\( g \)) allele, it is a heterozygote.

Answer:

b. heterozygote