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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. Ff x ff

B. Ff x Ff

C. FF x FF

D. ff x ff

Answer Explanation:

Crossing is the breeding of parents to produce an offspring. Given that f is a recessive allele of smooth leaves while F is the dominant allele of fuzzy leaves. Therefore, where there is F crossing with f, the offspring will have fuzzy leaves over smooth one.
Therefore, for an offspring to have smooth leaves, ff and ff must cross to produce an offspring with smooth leaves.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: Which of the following processes does atmospheric pressure play a role in?

    A. Pulmonary Ventilation

    B. Photosynthesis

    C. Osmosis

    D. Evaporation

    Answer Explanation

    Among the choices provided, only one process is directly influenced by atmospheric pressure:

    Pulmonary Ventilation (Correct): Pulmonary ventilation, also known as breathing, is driven by pressure differences between the lungs and the atmosphere. Atmospheric pressure plays a pivotal role in this process by facilitating the movement of air into and out of the lungs.

    The other options mentioned in the choices—Photosynthesis, Osmosis, and Evaporation—are not primarily influenced by atmospheric pressure. While atmospheric pressure can indirectly affect certain aspects of these processes, it is not a dominant factor in their mechanisms.

  • Q #2: Which of the following best describes the result of using a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

    A. A more desirable product is often formed

    B. The reaction is completed in a shorter amount of time

    C. The yield of product is increased

    D. A greater amount of energy is released by the reaction

    Answer Explanation

    A catalyst is substance that speeds up the rate of converting reactants to products. They do by decreasing the activation energy of a reaction. If a catalyst increases the rate of reaction, then it means that the reaction takes a smaller time to come into completion.
    Catalysts can be metals, ions or biological also known as enzymes. Catalysts are not consumed when the reaction is taking place.

  • Q #3: If a portion of strand of DNA bases reads 5’ AGCTAGCGT 3’, what would the sequence of bases on the complementary strand read?

    A. 5’ UCGAUCGCA 3’

    B. 3’ TCGATCGCA 5’

    C. 5’ TCGUTCGCU 3’

    D. 3’ AGCTAGCGT 5’

    Answer Explanation

    The complimentary base pairing of DNA states that A pairs with T while C pairs with G. From the give sequence, the complimentary DNA strand will be 3’ TCGATCGCA 5’