CBSE 2023 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q13 · 1 mark
Assertion (A) : In a monohybrid cross between tall plants and dwarf plants, the $\displaystyle \mathrm{F}_{2}$ generation showed tall and dwarf plants in the ratio of $\displaystyle 3$ : 1.
Reason (R) : There is no blending of traits/characters in the $\displaystyle \mathrm{F}_{2}$ generation.
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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
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