Students collected the seeds from a red flower and planted them. After a few months, the plants bloomed. Students saw that not all of the flowers were the same color. They collected and recorded data about the flowers. They also sketched one of the flowers. The students plan to harvest seeds from these flowers and plant them to see what color flowers will be produced.

Question

Flower Data
Number
Petal Color Drawing of Flower
of Plants
6
2
Red
White
Based on the data collected, which statement is the best prediction of what the colors of the flowers will be on the new plants?
A. There will be more red flowers than white flowers, because the red color is dominant over white.
B. There will be more white flowers than red flowers, because the white color is dominant over red.
C. There will be fewer red flowers than white flowers, because the red flower color is a recessive trait.
D. There will be fewer white flowers than red flowers, because the white flower color is a dominant trait.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, the best prediction of what the colors of the flowers will be on the new plants is:

A. There will be more red flowers than white flowers, because the red color is dominant over white.

This prediction aligns with the common understanding of inheritance in many flowering plants, where the red flower color is likely a dominant trait and the white flower color is likely a recessive trait. If red is dominant, we would expect to see more red flowers in the new generation.