When a heterozygous genotype (two different alleles) results in an intermediate phenotype, this is either codominance or incomplete dominance. If it is codominance, then both alleles are expressed together in the phenotype. If it is incomplete dominance, the two alleles produce a blended phenotype rather than both alleles being expressed together.
To determine the phenotypes of different genotypes for a gene with two alleles, you need to know the dominance relationship between the alleles (whether one is dominant over the other), the genotype of the individual (e.g., heterozygous or homozygous), and the specific phenotypic outcomes associated with each allele (e.g., color, shape, function). Additionally, knowledge of how the alleles interact (e.g., codominance, incomplete dominance) is important to predict the phenotypes.
Experiments with four o'clock flowers typically exhibit incomplete dominance, where the heterozygous genotype results in an intermediate phenotype between the two homozygous genotypes.
In four o'clock plants, which exhibit incomplete dominance, the parental genotypes can produce two types of gametes. For example, if one parent has the genotype RR (red) and the other has WW (white), they can each produce gametes containing either R or W alleles. Consequently, the offspring can exhibit a blending of traits, such as pink flowers (RW). Therefore, each parent will produce two types of gametes, leading to a variety of phenotypes in the offspring.
A trait that exhibits incomplete dominance, is one in which the heterozygous offspring will have a phenotype that is a blend between the two parent organisms. An example of this is when a homozygous red sweet pea flower crossed with a homozygous white sweet pea flower, their offspring will be heterozygous and have the pink phenotype, rather than either red or white. So, the homozygous red flower will be red, the homozygous white flower will be white, and the heterozygous flower will be pink. So there are three possible phenotypes in incomplete dominance. There are also no dominant or recessives genotypes.
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Codominance and incomplete dominance can only exist if the genotype has heterozygous alleles.
When a heterozygous genotype (two different alleles) results in an intermediate phenotype, this is either codominance or incomplete dominance. If it is codominance, then both alleles are expressed together in the phenotype. If it is incomplete dominance, the two alleles produce a blended phenotype rather than both alleles being expressed together.
To determine the phenotypes of different genotypes for a gene with two alleles, you need to know the dominance relationship between the alleles (whether one is dominant over the other), the genotype of the individual (e.g., heterozygous or homozygous), and the specific phenotypic outcomes associated with each allele (e.g., color, shape, function). Additionally, knowledge of how the alleles interact (e.g., codominance, incomplete dominance) is important to predict the phenotypes.
By observing the phenotypes of individuals in a pedigree (such as their physical characteristics or traits), one can infer the genotypes that may be responsible for those traits. By looking at patterns of inheritance within the pedigree, such as autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked inheritance, one can make educated guesses about the genotypes of individuals based on their observed phenotypes. However, the presence of genetic variability, incomplete penetrance, or phenocopies can complicate the prediction of genotypes solely based on phenotypic information.
The genotypes in which one or more alleles is dominant.
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Experiments with four o'clock flowers typically exhibit incomplete dominance, where the heterozygous genotype results in an intermediate phenotype between the two homozygous genotypes.
In four o'clock plants, which exhibit incomplete dominance, the parental genotypes can produce two types of gametes. For example, if one parent has the genotype RR (red) and the other has WW (white), they can each produce gametes containing either R or W alleles. Consequently, the offspring can exhibit a blending of traits, such as pink flowers (RW). Therefore, each parent will produce two types of gametes, leading to a variety of phenotypes in the offspring.
A trait that exhibits incomplete dominance, is one in which the heterozygous offspring will have a phenotype that is a blend between the two parent organisms. An example of this is when a homozygous red sweet pea flower crossed with a homozygous white sweet pea flower, their offspring will be heterozygous and have the pink phenotype, rather than either red or white. So, the homozygous red flower will be red, the homozygous white flower will be white, and the heterozygous flower will be pink. So there are three possible phenotypes in incomplete dominance. There are also no dominant or recessives genotypes.
I think you have the question backwards, "Why isn't it possible to have more phenotypes than genotypes?" There are always more or an equal number of genotypes relative to phenotypes. The phenotype for a simple dominant/recessive interaction (for example) T for tall and t for short where TT is tall, Tt is tall and tt is short has three genotypes and two phenotypes. If T and t are co-dominant then TT would be tall, Tt would be intermediate and tt would be short. (Three phenotypes and three genotypes.)
Genotypes are not created by phenotypes, they are the alleles/genes of the organism. Genotypes (in combination with environment) produce phenotypes. It would be expected that the genotypes Bb and BB would produce the phenotype B.