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In Cucurbita, W is epistatic over Y and y gene normally responsible for yellow and green colour fruits. It produces white flowers. What is the ratio of fruits in the progeny of cross `WwYy xx wwYy` ?

A

9 white : 7 yellow : 0 green

B

3 white : 4 yellow : 1 green

C

4 white : 3 yellow : 1 green

D

2 white : 1 yellow : 1 green

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