In Mendel pea plant experiments, which of the following is recessive?

Question

In Mendel pea plant experiments, which of the following is recessive?

1. A. The trait that appears in all F1 hybrids
2. B. The trait that hides in F1 but reappears in F2 (Correct answer)
3. C. The trait that increases with each generation
4. D. The trait that only appears in the parental generation

Correct Answer

Option B — The trait that hides in F1 but reappears in F2

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is The trait that hides in F1 but reappears in F2.

Key Points

• Recessive traits are masked by dominant traits in F1 but reappear in approximately 1/4 of F2 offspring.