In snapdragon (Antirrhinum), a cross between red and white flowers produces pink flowers. This is an example of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In snapdragon (Antirrhinum), a cross between red and white flowers produces pink flowers. This is an example of:
A. Codominance
B. Incomplete dominance
C. Complete dominance
D. Epistasis
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Incomplete dominance occurs when the phenotype of the heterozygote is an intermediate blend of the two homozygous phenotypes. In snapdragons, a cross between a homozygous red (RR) and homozygous white (rr) flower produces heterozygous pink (Rr) flowers. Neither allele is completely dominant over the other, resulting in a blended phenotype.

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