Questions: A parent with a genotype of RrYy can produce which of the following gametes?
Rr Yy
IY
ry
ryy
RY
Ry
Transcript text: A parent with a genotype of $R r Y y$ can produce which of the following gametes?
Rr Yy
IY
ry
ryy
RY
Ry
Solution
The question asks which gametes can be produced by a parent with the genotype $Rr Yy$. To determine this, we need to consider the possible combinations of alleles that can be passed on from each gene.
The parent has two genes: one with alleles R and r, and another with alleles Y and y.
Each gamete will receive one allele from each gene.
Let's list the possible combinations:
From the R/r gene, the gamete can receive either R or r.
From the Y/y gene, the gamete can receive either Y or y.
By combining these possibilities, the potential gametes are:
RY
Ry
rY
ry
Now, let's evaluate each option:
Rr Yy: This is not a gamete; it represents a genotype with two alleles from each gene, which is not possible in a single gamete. Therefore, this is incorrect.
IY: This is not a valid gamete because "I" is not an allele present in the parent's genotype. Therefore, this is incorrect.
ry: This is a valid gamete, as it contains one allele from each gene (r from R/r and y from Y/y). Therefore, this is correct.
ryy: This is not a valid gamete because it contains two alleles from the Y/y gene, which is not possible in a single gamete. Therefore, this is incorrect.
RY: This is a valid gamete, as it contains one allele from each gene (R from R/r and Y from Y/y). Therefore, this is correct.
Ry: This is a valid gamete, as it contains one allele from each gene (R from R/r and y from Y/y). Therefore, this is correct.
In summary, the correct gametes that can be produced by a parent with the genotype $Rr Yy$ are: