Which of the following may be used to obtain an F₂ generation?

(a) allowing flowers on a parent plant to be self-pollinated

(b) allowing flowers on an F₁ plant to be self-pollinated

(c) cross-pollinating an F₁ plant with a parent plant

(d) cross-pollinating two parent plants

Correct Answer: (b) allowing flowers on an F1 plant to be self-pollinated

Explanation:

F1 generation of the plant is obtained when pure dominant and pure recessive parent plant is allowed to be cross-pollinated.

F2 generation of the plant is obtained when flowers on an F2 plant are allowed to undergo self-pollination.

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Updated on: 21-Mar-2023

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