Question
Biology Question on Genetics
Which one of the following genetic crosses and their results indicates cytoplasmic inheritance?
A
Wild-type male x mutant female → 100% progeny are mutant
B
Wild-type male x mutant female → 25% progeny are wild-type
C
Mutant male x wild-type female → 50% progeny are mutant
D
Mutant male x wild-type female → 75% progeny are wild-type
Answer
Wild-type male x mutant female → 100% progeny are mutant
Explanation
Solution
The Correct answer is (A) : Wild-type male x mutant female → 100% progeny are mutantWild-type male x mutant female → 100% progeny are mutant