Biology · PRINCIPLES OF INHERITANCE AND VARIATION

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).\n Assertion (A): In a monohybrid cross of Antirrhinum majus (snapdragon) between true-breeding red-flowered and white-flowered plants, the phenotypic and genotypic ratios in the \( F_2 \) generation are identical (1:2:1).\n Reason (R): The allele for red flower colour is completely dominant over the allele for white flower colour, allowing heterozygous individuals to express a blended phenotype.\nIn the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. (A) is false but (R) is true