Two inbred strains of corn were crossed to produce an F 1 , which was then intercrossed

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Two inbred strains of corn were crossed to produce an F1, which was then intercrossed to produce an F2. Data on ear length from a sample of F1 and F2 individuals gave phenotypic variances of 15.2 cm2 and 27.6 cm2, respectively.

Why was the phenotypic variance greater for the F2 than for the F1?

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Principles of Genetics

ISBN: 978-1119142287

7th edition

Authors: D. Peter Snustad, Michael J. Simmons

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