Asked by jun

Which cross would produce the greatest genetic diversity among the offspring?
A AA x aa
B AA x Aa
C aa x Aa
D Aa x Aa

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D — Aa x Aa.

Punnett squares:
- AA × aa → 100% Aa (one genotype)
- AA × Aa → 50% AA, 50% Aa (two genotypes)
- aa × Aa → 50% aa, 50% Aa (two genotypes)
- Aa × Aa → 25% AA, 50% Aa, 25% aa (three genotypes)

Aa × Aa produces the most different genotypes (greatest genetic diversity).