To analyze the genotypes of the three plants with respect to height:
- Plant A has the genotype tt (homozygous recessive), which typically represents short height in pea plants.
- Plant B has the genotype TT (homozygous dominant), which typically represents tall height.
- Plant C has the genotype Tt (heterozygous), which typically also represents tall height, as the presence of at least one dominant allele (T) will result in a tall phenotype.
Based on this genetic information:
- Plant A will be the shortest because it has the recessive genotype (tt).
- Plants B (TT) and C (Tt) are likely to be tall.
The most reasonable prediction is therefore:
Plant A will be the tallest. (This option is incorrect based on our analysis.)
The correct interpretation from the choices given would be:
Plant C will be the shortest. (This option is also incorrect, based on our analysis.)
Ultimately, the correct statement based on the genotypes should be:
Plant A will be the shortest while both Plant B and Plant C will be tall.
However, since this option was not presented, the best understanding can be that Plant B and Plant C will have similar heights (as both are tall).
Thus, the most reasonable prediction based on the initial options you provided is:
Plant B and Plant C will have similar heights.
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