Question

when two light yellow flowers (yw) are crossed, there are four equally likely possible outcomes for the genetic makeup of the offspring: yellow (yy), light yellow(yw), light yellow(wy), and white (ww). if two light yellow snapdragons are crossed, what is the probability that the offspring will be (a) light yellow, (b) yellow, and (c) white? (a) if two light yellow snapdragons are crossed, the probability that the offspring will be light yellow is □. (do not round.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for probability

Probability \(P=\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}}\)

Step2: Identify the number of favorable and total outcomes for light - yellow

The total number of outcomes \(n = 4\) (YY, YW, WY, WW). The number of light - yellow outcomes (YW and WY) \(m=2\)

Step3: Calculate the probability

\(P=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{2}\)