Question

State whether the following statement is true or false.

The F₂ generation is conventionally produced by random union of the F₁ gametes.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

The F₂ generation results from the random union of gametes produced by the F₁ individuals. Each F₁ individual produces gametes carrying one allele of each gene, and these gametes combine randomly during fertilization to produce various genotypes in the F₂ generation, as explained by Mendel’s law of segregation and independent assortment. This random union of F₁ gametes explains the characteristic phenotypic and genotypic ratios seen in F₂ progeny.