Question

1. when the heterozygous condition results in an intermediate phenotype (purple instead of red or blue), the inheritance pattern is called? a. an x - linked trait b. incomplete dominance c. multiple allele inheritance d. polygenic inheritance e. none of these are true

Explanation:

In incomplete dominance, the heterozygous phenotype is intermediate between the two homozygous phenotypes. For example, in flower - color inheritance, a heterozygous individual shows a blend of the two parental colors. Here, purple is an intermediate phenotype between red and blue, which is characteristic of incomplete dominance.

Answer:

b. Incomplete dominance