A dihybrid F2 fits 9:3:3:1. Why need a sample of 16 not match it exactly?
ARecessive alleles are lost
BAlleles blend in small groups
CFertilisation involves chance
DDominance changes each time
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Fertilisation involves chance
The ratio describes expected probabilities rather than guaranteed counts in a small sample.
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