Question

Given what we know about Mendelian genetics, what is the genotype of pea plants with white flowers? White is a recessive trait while purple is a dominant trait.

Answer 1

Answer:

the genotype would be pp

Explanation:

If purple is a dominant trait and white is recessive, then the only way for the phenotype to be white is for the genotype to be "pp."

"PP" and "Pp" will exhibit purple flowers.