BLG1501
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
Unique number: 641006
Due Date: 20 April 2026
QUESTION 1
F1 Generation – First Cross (PP × pp)
Parents:
Purple (homozygous dominant) = PP
White (homozygous recessive)= pp
Gametes:
PP produces only P gametes.
pp produces only p gametes.
Punnett Square (F1 Generation):
P P
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QUESTION 1
F1 Generation – First Cross (PP × pp)
Parents:
Purple (homozygous dominant) = PP
White (homozygous recessive)= pp
Gametes:
PP produces only P gametes.
pp produces only p gametes.
Punnett Square (F1 Generation):
P P
p Pp Pp
p Pp Pp
F1 Genotype = All offspring are Pp (heterozygous).
F1 Phenotype = All offspring have purple flowers (since P is dominant).
F2 Generation – Second Cross (Pp × Pp)
We now cross two heterozygous purple-flowered plants (Pp × Pp).
Punnett Square (F2 Generation):
P p
P PP Pp
p Pp pp
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Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
Unique number: 641006
Due Date: 20 April 2026
QUESTION 1
F1 Generation – First Cross (PP × pp)
Parents:
Purple (homozygous dominant) = PP
White (homozygous recessive)= pp
Gametes:
PP produces only P gametes.
pp produces only p gametes.
Punnett Square (F1 Generation):
P P
Terms of use
p Pp Pp By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
p Pp Not to duplicate,
Pp reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference, orand
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 81 278 3372
QUESTION 1
F1 Generation – First Cross (PP × pp)
Parents:
Purple (homozygous dominant) = PP
White (homozygous recessive)= pp
Gametes:
PP produces only P gametes.
pp produces only p gametes.
Punnett Square (F1 Generation):
P P
p Pp Pp
p Pp Pp
F1 Genotype = All offspring are Pp (heterozygous).
F1 Phenotype = All offspring have purple flowers (since P is dominant).
F2 Generation – Second Cross (Pp × Pp)
We now cross two heterozygous purple-flowered plants (Pp × Pp).
Punnett Square (F2 Generation):
P p
P PP Pp
p Pp pp
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
