Question

question 7 of 10
in pea plants, the allele for a tall plant is dominant over the allele for a short
plant. you have a true - breeding recessive plant. which statement is true?
a. the plants phenotype is short, and its genotype is tt.
b. the plants genotype is short, and its phenotype is tt.
c. the plants genotype is short, and its phenotype is tt.
d. the plants phenotype is short, and its genotype is tt.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand phenotype and genotype

Phenotype is the observable trait (short), genotype is the genetic makeup.

Step2: Analyze recessive plant

Recessive trait (short) needs two recessive alleles (\( tt \)) as it's true - breeding.

Answer:

A. The plant's phenotype is short, and its genotype is \( tt \).