The data with Figure 2.5 show the results of the F2 generation for seven of Mendel’s experiments. Conduct a chi square test to determine if these data are consistent with the law of segregation.

Figure 2.5

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THE DATA Ratio of traits in F2 generation P cross F1 generation F generation Tall x All tall 787 tall, dwarf height 277 dwarf 2.84:1 Purple x All purple 705 purple. white flowers 224 white 3.15:1 Axial x All axial 651 axial, terminal flowers 207 terminal 3.14:1 Yellow x All yellow 6,022 yellow, green seeds 2,001 green 3.01:1 Round x All round 5,474 round, wrinkled seeds 1,850 wrinkled 2.96:1 Green x All green 428 green, yellow pods 152 yellow 2.82:1 Smooth x All smooth 882 smooth, constricted pods 299 constricted 2.95:1 Total All dominant 14,949 dominant, 5,010 recessive 2.98:1