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Dominant epistasis is shown by...

Dominant epistasis is shown by

A

Antirrhinum majus

B

Lathyrus odoratus

C

Mirabilis jalapa

D

None of the above

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To solve the question regarding which organism exhibits dominant epistasis, we will analyze the options provided and understand the concept of dominant epistasis. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Dominant Epistasis**: - Dominant epistasis is a genetic phenomenon where the presence of a dominant allele at one gene locus masks the expression of alleles at another locus. This results in a specific phenotypic ratio in the offspring. - The typical phenotypic ratio associated with dominant epistasis is 12:3:1. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: Antirrhinum majus**: - This plant exhibits incomplete dominance, not dominant epistasis. The typical phenotypic ratio here is 1:2:1. - **Option B: Lathyrus odoratus**: - This plant follows the law of segregation and does not demonstrate dominant epistasis. The phenotypic ratio is 9:7. - **Option C: Mirabilis jalapa**: - This plant also shows incomplete dominance, similar to Antirrhinum majus, with a phenotypic ratio of 1:2:1. - **Option D: None of the above**: - Since none of the first three options exhibit dominant epistasis, this option becomes a candidate. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: - The question asks for an organism that shows dominant epistasis. Since none of the provided options (Antirrhinum majus, Lathyrus odoratus, Mirabilis jalapa) demonstrate this phenomenon, the correct answer is **None of the above**. ### Final Answer: - The correct answer is **D: None of the above**.
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