question #10
the punnett square shows the inheritance of pea pod color.
according to the punnett square and gregor mendel’s findings, why are green pods only seen with the genotype, yy?
a green pods are a recessive trait.
b green pods are a dominant trait.
c green pods are a shared trait.
d green pods are a mutated trait.

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# Brief Explanations:
To determine why green pods (genotype $ yy $) are less common, we analyze the Punnett square and Mendel's principles. Dominant traits (like yellow, associated with $ Y $) are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present ($ YY $ or $ Yy $). Recessive traits (like green) require two recessive alleles ($ yy $) to be expressed. In the Punnett square, only 1 out of 4 offspring has $ yy $, while 3 have yellow - related genotypes. This shows green is recessive, so it's less common as it needs two recessive alleles. Option A is correct because recessive traits are expressed only in the homozygous recessive state ($ yy $), making them less frequent than dominant traits (expressed in $ YY $ or $ Yy $). Option B is wrong (green is recessive, not dominant). Option C is incorrect (traits aren't "shared" in this Mendelian sense). Option D is wrong (green is a recessive trait, not a mutation in this context).
# Answer:
A. Green pods are a recessive trait.

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