Incomplete dominace was first observed in which plant?
A. 4O' clock plant
B. Cotton
C. Okra
D. Hibiscus
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Incomplete dominance was first observed in the 4' O clock (Mirabilis jalapa) plant. This was first observed by Carl Correns.Incomplete dominance results from a cross in which each parental contribution is genetically unique and gives rise to progeny whose phenotype is intermediate. Incomplete dominance is also referred to as semi-dominance and partial dominance.
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