Using Mendel's flower color (purple is dominant, white is recessive), if a two heterozygous plants are crossed, what is the probability that the first two offspring will have purple flowers?
A) 1/2
B) 1/4
C) 6/4
D) 9/16
E) 1/16

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Each offspring has a 3/4 chance of being purple (PP or Pp). The probability that both of the first two offspring are purple is (3/4) * (3/4) = 9/16.

Using Mendel's Flower Color (Purple Is Dominant, White Is Recessive)