Two pink coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink

• GB Reproduction Heredity

Two pink coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink and 1 white flower progeny. The nature of the cross will be

1. double fertilisation
2. self pollination
3. cross fertilisation
4. no fertilisation

Answer

Cross fertilisation is transfer of pollen from one plant to the stigma of flower borne on different plant of same species.

The correct option is C.