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In a plant in which fuzzy leaves (F) are dominant over smooth leaves (f), which of the following crosses will produce only offspring with smooth leaves?

A. ffx ff

B. Ffx Ff-

C. Ff x ff

D. FFX FF

Answer Explanation:

To produce only offspring with smooth leaves, the parents must both have two copies of the recessive allele (f) for this trait. 

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

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