Question

When the first generation progeny cross among themselves to produce second generation progeny, the generation is known as ______.

Options

• F₁ generation

• F₂ generation

• F₃ generation

• Both F₁ generation and F₃ generation

Answer 1

When the first generation progeny cross among themselves to produce second generation progeny, the generation is known as F₂ generation.

Explanation:

• The initial parents are crossed to produce the First Filial (F₁) generation.
• When these F₁ individuals are crossed among themselves (F₁ × F₁), their offspring form the Second Filial (F₂) generation.