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In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous individuals, percentage of pure homozygous individuals obtained in \[{{F}_{1}}\] generation is

A) 25%                            

B) 50%                

C) 75%                

D) 100%.

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous individuals, percentage of pure homozygous individuals obtained in \[{{F}_{1}}\] generation is 50 %. This can be explained by the following cross:

Therefore, percentage of pure homozygous individuals (TT and\[{{F}_{1}}\]) obtained in \[{{F}_{1}}\] generation is 50%.